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Add 36/80 and 7/12

36/80 + 7/12 is 31/30.

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,
    7/12 = 7 × 20/12 × 20 = 140/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/240 + 140/240 = 108 + 140/240 = 248/240
  5. 248/240 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 36/80 + 7/12 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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