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Add 35/16 and 1/80

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 1/80

35/16 + 1/80 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    35/16 = 35 × 5/16 × 5 = 175/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    1/80 = 1 × 1/80 × 1 = 1/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/80 + 1/80 = 175 + 1/80 = 176/80
  5. 176/80 simplified gives 11/5
  6. So, 35/16 + 1/80 = 11/5
    In mixed form: 21/5

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