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Add 35/28 and 15/80

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 15/80

35/28 + 15/80 is 23/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    35/28 = 35 × 20/28 × 20 = 700/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/560 + 105/560 = 700 + 105/560 = 805/560
  5. 805/560 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 35/28 + 15/80 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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