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Add 35/28 and 80/10

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 8 0/10

35/28 + 80/10 is 37/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    35/28 = 35 × 5/28 × 5 = 175/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    80/10 = 80 × 14/10 × 14 = 1120/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/140 + 1120/140 = 175 + 1120/140 = 1295/140
  5. 1295/140 simplified gives 37/4
  6. So, 35/28 + 80/10 = 37/4
    In mixed form: 91/4

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