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Add 90/36 and 27/80

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 27/80

90/36 + 27/80 is 227/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   90/36 = 90 × 20/36 × 20 = 1800/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   27/80 = 27 × 9/80 × 9 = 243/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/720 + 243/720 = 1800 + 243/720 = 2043/720
5. 2043/720 simplified gives 227/80
6. So, 90/36 + 27/80 = 227/80
   In mixed form: 267/80

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