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Add 36/80 and 4/30

36/80 + 4/30 is 7/12.

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,
    4/30 = 4 × 8/30 × 8 = 32/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/240 + 32/240 = 108 + 32/240 = 140/240
  5. 140/240 simplified gives 7/12
  6. So, 36/80 + 4/30 = 7/12

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