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Add 80/36 and 18/48

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 18/48

80/36 + 18/48 is 187/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   80/36 = 80 × 4/36 × 4 = 320/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   18/48 = 18 × 3/48 × 3 = 54/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/144 + 54/144 = 320 + 54/144 = 374/144
5. 374/144 simplified gives 187/72
6. So, 80/36 + 18/48 = 187/72
   In mixed form: 243/72

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