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Add 3/35 and 18/80

3/35 + 18/80 is 87/280.

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,
    3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    18/80 = 18 × 7/80 × 7 = 126/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/560 + 126/560 = 48 + 126/560 = 174/560
  5. 174/560 simplified gives 87/280
  6. So, 3/35 + 18/80 = 87/280

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