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Add 80/36 and 12/32

1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 12/32

80/36 + 12/32 is 187/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    80/36 = 80 × 8/36 × 8 = 640/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/288 + 108/288 = 640 + 108/288 = 748/288
  5. 748/288 simplified gives 187/72
  6. So, 80/36 + 12/32 = 187/72
    In mixed form: 243/72

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