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Add 35/14 and 4/80

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 4/80

35/14 + 4/80 is 51/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    35/14 = 35 × 40/14 × 40 = 1400/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    4/80 = 4 × 7/80 × 7 = 28/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/560 + 28/560 = 1400 + 28/560 = 1428/560
  5. 1428/560 simplified gives 51/20
  6. So, 35/14 + 4/80 = 51/20
    In mixed form: 211/20

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