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Add 80/36 and 54/72

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 54/72

80/36 + 54/72 is 107/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 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 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/72 + 54/72 = 160 + 54/72 = 214/72
5. 214/72 simplified gives 107/36
6. So, 80/36 + 54/72 = 107/36
   In mixed form: 235/36

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