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Add 36/80 and 25/12

1st number: 36/80, 2nd number: 2 1/12

36/80 + 25/12 is 38/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 12 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    25/12 = 25 × 20/12 × 20 = 500/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/240 + 500/240 = 108 + 500/240 = 608/240
  5. 608/240 simplified gives 38/15
  6. So, 36/80 + 25/12 = 38/15
    In mixed form: 28/15

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