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Add 35/5 and 42/80

1^st number: 7 0/5, 2^nd number: 42/80

35/5 + 42/80 is 301/40.

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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,
   42/80 = 42 × 1/80 × 1 = 42/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/80 + 42/80 = 560 + 42/80 = 602/80
5. 602/80 simplified gives 301/40
6. So, 35/5 + 42/80 = 301/40
   In mixed form: 721/40

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