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Add 36/80 and 48/60

36/80 + 48/60 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
    48/60 = 48 × 4/60 × 4 = 192/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/240 + 192/240 = 108 + 192/240 = 300/240
  5. 300/240 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 36/80 + 48/60 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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