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Add 75/36 and 63/80

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 63/80

75/36 + 63/80 is 689/240.

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,
   75/36 = 75 × 20/36 × 20 = 1500/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   63/80 = 63 × 9/80 × 9 = 567/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/720 + 567/720 = 1500 + 567/720 = 2067/720
5. 2067/720 simplified gives 689/240
6. So, 75/36 + 63/80 = 689/240
   In mixed form: 2209/240

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