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Add 35/80 and 18/4

1st number: 35/80, 2nd number: 4 2/4

35/80 + 18/4 is 79/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 4 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    18/4 = 18 × 20/4 × 20 = 360/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/80 + 360/80 = 35 + 360/80 = 395/80
  5. 395/80 simplified gives 79/16
  6. So, 35/80 + 18/4 = 79/16
    In mixed form: 415/16

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