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Add 36/80 and 32/30

1st number: 36/80, 2nd number: 1 2/30

36/80 + 32/30 is 91/60.

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,
    32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/240 + 256/240 = 108 + 256/240 = 364/240
  5. 364/240 simplified gives 91/60
  6. So, 36/80 + 32/30 = 91/60
    In mixed form: 131/60

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