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Add 16/35 and 80/40

1^st number: 16/35, 2^nd number: 2 0/40

16/35 + 80/40 is 86/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   80/40 = 80 × 7/40 × 7 = 560/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   128/280 + 560/280 = 128 + 560/280 = 688/280
5. 688/280 simplified gives 86/35
6. So, 16/35 + 80/40 = 86/35
   In mixed form: 216/35

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