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Add 35/72 and 4/80

35/72 + 4/80 is 193/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
    35/72 = 35 × 10/72 × 10 = 350/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    4/80 = 4 × 9/80 × 9 = 36/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/720 + 36/720 = 350 + 36/720 = 386/720
  5. 386/720 simplified gives 193/360
  6. So, 35/72 + 4/80 = 193/360

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