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Add 80/60 and 98/36

1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 2 26/36

80/60 + 98/36 is 73/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/180 + 490/180 = 240 + 490/180 = 730/180
  5. 730/180 simplified gives 73/18
  6. So, 80/60 + 98/36 = 73/18
    In mixed form: 41/18

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