Add 35/6 and 35/80, Solve 5 5/6 + 35/80 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 35/80

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 35/80

35/6 + 35/80 is 301/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
35/6 = 35 × 40/6 × 40 = 1400/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
Add the two like fractions:
1400/240 + 105/240 = 1400 + 105/240 = 1505/240
1505/240 simplified gives 301/48
So, 35/6 + 35/80 = 301/48
In mixed form: 613/48

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