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Add 35/21 and 70/80

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 70/80

35/21 + 70/80 is 61/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
    35/21 = 35 × 80/21 × 80 = 2800/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    70/80 = 70 × 21/80 × 21 = 1470/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/1680 + 1470/1680 = 2800 + 1470/1680 = 4270/1680
  5. 4270/1680 simplified gives 61/24
  6. So, 35/21 + 70/80 = 61/24
    In mixed form: 213/24

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