Add 75/36 and 18/80, Solve 2 3/36 + 18/80 as a fraction

Add 75/36 and 18/80

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 18/80

75/36 + 18/80 is 277/120.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
75/36 = 75 × 20/36 × 20 = 1500/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
18/80 = 18 × 9/80 × 9 = 162/720
Add the two like fractions:
1500/720 + 162/720 = 1500 + 162/720 = 1662/720
1662/720 simplified gives 277/120
So, 75/36 + 18/80 = 277/120
In mixed form: 237/120

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