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Add 5/36 and 6/80

5/36 + 6/80 is 77/360.

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,
    5/36 = 5 × 20/36 × 20 = 100/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/720 + 54/720 = 100 + 54/720 = 154/720
  5. 154/720 simplified gives 77/360
  6. So, 5/36 + 6/80 = 77/360

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