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Add 36/80 and 9/28

36/80 + 9/28 is 27/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 28 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    9/28 = 9 × 20/28 × 20 = 180/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/560 + 180/560 = 252 + 180/560 = 432/560
  5. 432/560 simplified gives 27/35
  6. So, 36/80 + 9/28 = 27/35

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