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Add 35/18 and 16/80

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 16/80

35/18 + 16/80 is 193/90.

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,
    16/80 = 16 × 9/80 × 9 = 144/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/720 + 144/720 = 1400 + 144/720 = 1544/720
  5. 1544/720 simplified gives 193/90
  6. So, 35/18 + 16/80 = 193/90
    In mixed form: 213/90

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