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Add 75/30 and 36/80

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 36/80

75/30 + 36/80 is 59/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   75/30 = 75 × 8/30 × 8 = 600/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/240 + 108/240 = 600 + 108/240 = 708/240
5. 708/240 simplified gives 59/20
6. So, 75/30 + 36/80 = 59/20
   In mixed form: 219/20

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