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Add 36/9 and 18/80

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 18/80

36/9 + 18/80 is 169/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    36/9 = 36 × 80/9 × 80 = 2880/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    18/80 = 18 × 9/80 × 9 = 162/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/720 + 162/720 = 2880 + 162/720 = 3042/720
  5. 3042/720 simplified gives 169/40
  6. So, 36/9 + 18/80 = 169/40
    In mixed form: 49/40

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