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Add 35/6 and 6/80

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

35/6 + 6/80 is 709/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    35/6 = 35 × 40/6 × 40 = 1400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/240 + 18/240 = 1400 + 18/240 = 1418/240
  5. 1418/240 simplified gives 709/120
  6. So, 35/6 + 6/80 = 709/120
    In mixed form: 5109/120

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