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Add 36/80 and 28/30

36/80 + 28/30 is 83/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
    28/30 = 28 × 8/30 × 8 = 224/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/240 + 224/240 = 108 + 224/240 = 332/240
  5. 332/240 simplified gives 83/60
  6. So, 36/80 + 28/30 = 83/60
    In mixed form: 123/60

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