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Add 35/3 and 42/80

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 42/80

35/3 + 42/80 is 1463/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    35/3 = 35 × 80/3 × 80 = 2800/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/240 + 126/240 = 2800 + 126/240 = 2926/240
  5. 2926/240 simplified gives 1463/120
  6. So, 35/3 + 42/80 = 1463/120
    In mixed form: 1223/120

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