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Add 40/36 and 5/80

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 5/80

40/36 + 5/80 is 169/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
    40/36 = 40 × 20/36 × 20 = 800/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/720 + 45/720 = 800 + 45/720 = 845/720
  5. 845/720 simplified gives 169/144
  6. So, 40/36 + 5/80 = 169/144
    In mixed form: 125/144

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