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Add 2/80 and 40/35

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

2/80 + 40/35 is 327/280.

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,
    2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    40/35 = 40 × 16/35 × 16 = 640/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/560 + 640/560 = 14 + 640/560 = 654/560
  5. 654/560 simplified gives 327/280
  6. So, 2/80 + 40/35 = 327/280
    In mixed form: 147/280

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