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Add 48/36 and 4/80

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 4/80

48/36 + 4/80 is 83/60.

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,
    48/36 = 48 × 20/36 × 20 = 960/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    4/80 = 4 × 9/80 × 9 = 36/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/720 + 36/720 = 960 + 36/720 = 996/720
  5. 996/720 simplified gives 83/60
  6. So, 48/36 + 4/80 = 83/60
    In mixed form: 123/60

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