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Add 45/80 and 50/36

1st number: 45/80, 2nd number: 1 14/36

45/80 + 50/36 is 281/144.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    45/80 = 45 × 9/80 × 9 = 405/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
    50/36 = 50 × 20/36 × 20 = 1000/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/720 + 1000/720 = 405 + 1000/720 = 1405/720
  5. 1405/720 simplified gives 281/144
  6. So, 45/80 + 50/36 = 281/144
    In mixed form: 1137/144

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