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Add 35/50 and 80/3

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 26 2/3

35/50 + 80/3 is 821/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
   80/3 = 80 × 50/3 × 50 = 4000/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/150 + 4000/150 = 105 + 4000/150 = 4105/150
5. 4105/150 simplified gives 821/30
6. So, 35/50 + 80/3 = 821/30
   In mixed form: 2711/30

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