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Add 35/4 and 75/80

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 75/80

35/4 + 75/80 is 155/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
   35/4 = 35 × 20/4 × 20 = 700/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   75/80 = 75 × 1/80 × 1 = 75/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/80 + 75/80 = 700 + 75/80 = 775/80
5. 775/80 simplified gives 155/16
6. So, 35/4 + 75/80 = 155/16
   In mixed form: 911/16

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