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Add 36/96 and 21/80

36/96 + 21/80 is 51/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 80 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
    21/80 = 21 × 6/80 × 6 = 126/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/480 + 126/480 = 180 + 126/480 = 306/480
  5. 306/480 simplified gives 51/80
  6. So, 36/96 + 21/80 = 51/80

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