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Add 35/5 and 15/80

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 15/80

35/5 + 15/80 is 115/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    35/5 = 35 × 16/5 × 16 = 560/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/80 + 15/80 = 560 + 15/80 = 575/80
  5. 575/80 simplified gives 115/16
  6. So, 35/5 + 15/80 = 115/16
    In mixed form: 73/16

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