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Add 35/12 and 15/80

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 15/80

35/12 + 15/80 is 149/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   35/12 = 35 × 20/12 × 20 = 700/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/240 + 45/240 = 700 + 45/240 = 745/240
5. 745/240 simplified gives 149/48
6. So, 35/12 + 15/80 = 149/48
   In mixed form: 35/48

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