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Add 75/36 and 42/80

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 42/80

75/36 + 42/80 is 313/120.

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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,
   75/36 = 75 × 20/36 × 20 = 1500/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   42/80 = 42 × 9/80 × 9 = 378/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/720 + 378/720 = 1500 + 378/720 = 1878/720
5. 1878/720 simplified gives 313/120
6. So, 75/36 + 42/80 = 313/120
   In mixed form: 273/120

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