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Add 80/36 and 70/30

1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 2 10/30

80/36 + 70/30 is 41/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 30 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    70/30 = 70 × 6/30 × 6 = 420/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/180 + 420/180 = 400 + 420/180 = 820/180
  5. 820/180 simplified gives 41/9
  6. So, 80/36 + 70/30 = 41/9
    In mixed form: 45/9

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