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Add 12/7 and 35/80

1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 35/80

12/7 + 35/80 is 241/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    12/7 = 12 × 80/7 × 80 = 960/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    35/80 = 35 × 7/80 × 7 = 245/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/560 + 245/560 = 960 + 245/560 = 1205/560
  5. 1205/560 simplified gives 241/112
  6. So, 12/7 + 35/80 = 241/112
    In mixed form: 217/112

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