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Add 35/54 and 72/80

35/54 + 72/80 is 209/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    35/54 = 35 × 40/54 × 40 = 1400/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    72/80 = 72 × 27/80 × 27 = 1944/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/2160 + 1944/2160 = 1400 + 1944/2160 = 3344/2160
  5. 3344/2160 simplified gives 209/135
  6. So, 35/54 + 72/80 = 209/135
    In mixed form: 174/135

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