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Add 35/18 and 12/80

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 12/80

35/18 + 12/80 is 377/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    35/18 = 35 × 40/18 × 40 = 1400/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/720 + 108/720 = 1400 + 108/720 = 1508/720
  5. 1508/720 simplified gives 377/180
  6. So, 35/18 + 12/80 = 377/180
    In mixed form: 217/180

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