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Add 80/4 and 28/36

1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 28/36

80/4 + 28/36 is 187/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    80/4 = 80 × 9/4 × 9 = 720/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    28/36 = 28 × 1/36 × 1 = 28/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/36 + 28/36 = 720 + 28/36 = 748/36
  5. 748/36 simplified gives 187/9
  6. So, 80/4 + 28/36 = 187/9
    In mixed form: 207/9

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