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Add 35/80 and 80/50

1^st number: 35/80, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

35/80 + 80/50 is 163/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   35/80 = 35 × 5/80 × 5 = 175/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   80/50 = 80 × 8/50 × 8 = 640/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/400 + 640/400 = 175 + 640/400 = 815/400
5. 815/400 simplified gives 163/80
6. So, 35/80 + 80/50 = 163/80
   In mixed form: 23/80

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