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Add 50/36 and 7/80

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 7/80

50/36 + 7/80 is 1063/720.

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,
    50/36 = 50 × 20/36 × 20 = 1000/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/720 + 63/720 = 1000 + 63/720 = 1063/720
  5. So, 50/36 + 7/80 = 1063/720
    In mixed form: 1343/720

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