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Add 36/75 and 60/80

36/75 + 60/80 is 123/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    36/75 = 36 × 16/75 × 16 = 576/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    60/80 = 60 × 15/80 × 15 = 900/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/1200 + 900/1200 = 576 + 900/1200 = 1476/1200
  5. 1476/1200 simplified gives 123/100
  6. So, 36/75 + 60/80 = 123/100
    In mixed form: 123/100

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