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Add 3/80 and 4/35

3/80 + 4/35 is 17/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    4/35 = 4 × 16/35 × 16 = 64/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/560 + 64/560 = 21 + 64/560 = 85/560
  5. 85/560 simplified gives 17/112
  6. So, 3/80 + 4/35 = 17/112

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