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Add 80/64 and 42/36

1^st number: 1 16/64, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

80/64 + 42/36 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 36 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   80/64 = 80 × 9/64 × 9 = 720/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
   42/36 = 42 × 16/36 × 16 = 672/576
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/576 + 672/576 = 720 + 672/576 = 1392/576
5. 1392/576 simplified gives 29/12
6. So, 80/64 + 42/36 = 29/12
   In mixed form: 25/12

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