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Add 35/80 and 60/20

1^st number: 35/80, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

35/80 + 60/20 is 55/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 20 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 20 × 4 = 80,
   60/20 = 60 × 4/20 × 4 = 240/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/80 + 240/80 = 35 + 240/80 = 275/80
5. 275/80 simplified gives 55/16
6. So, 35/80 + 60/20 = 55/16
   In mixed form: 37/16

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