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Add 80/15 and 70/36

1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 1 34/36

80/15 + 70/36 is 131/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    80/15 = 80 × 12/15 × 12 = 960/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/180 + 350/180 = 960 + 350/180 = 1310/180
  5. 1310/180 simplified gives 131/18
  6. So, 80/15 + 70/36 = 131/18
    In mixed form: 75/18

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