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Add 35/6 and 70/80

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 70/80

35/6 + 70/80 is 161/24.

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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,
   70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/240 + 210/240 = 1400 + 210/240 = 1610/240
5. 1610/240 simplified gives 161/24
6. So, 35/6 + 70/80 = 161/24
   In mixed form: 617/24

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