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Add 80/72 and 90/10

1^st number: 1 8/72, 2^nd number: 9 0/10

80/72 + 90/10 is 91/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   80/72 = 80 × 5/72 × 5 = 400/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   90/10 = 90 × 36/10 × 36 = 3240/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/360 + 3240/360 = 400 + 3240/360 = 3640/360
5. 3640/360 simplified gives 91/9
6. So, 80/72 + 90/10 = 91/9
   In mixed form: 101/9

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