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Add 80/36 and 27/24

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

80/36 + 27/24 is 241/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   80/36 = 80 × 2/36 × 2 = 160/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   27/24 = 27 × 3/24 × 3 = 81/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/72 + 81/72 = 160 + 81/72 = 241/72
5. So, 80/36 + 27/24 = 241/72
   In mixed form: 325/72

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