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Add 7/80 and 35/36

7/80 + 35/36 is 763/720.

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,
    7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
    35/36 = 35 × 20/36 × 20 = 700/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/720 + 700/720 = 63 + 700/720 = 763/720
  5. So, 7/80 + 35/36 = 763/720
    In mixed form: 143/720

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