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Add 18/35 and 8/80

18/35 + 8/80 is 43/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    18/35 = 18 × 16/35 × 16 = 288/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/560 + 56/560 = 288 + 56/560 = 344/560
  5. 344/560 simplified gives 43/70
  6. So, 18/35 + 8/80 = 43/70

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