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Add 49/4 and 36/80

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

49/4 + 36/80 is 127/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
   49/4 = 49 × 20/4 × 20 = 980/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   36/80 = 36 × 1/80 × 1 = 36/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/80 + 36/80 = 980 + 36/80 = 1016/80
5. 1016/80 simplified gives 127/10
6. So, 49/4 + 36/80 = 127/10
   In mixed form: 127/10

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