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Add 35/9 and 15/80

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 15/80

35/9 + 15/80 is 587/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    35/9 = 35 × 80/9 × 80 = 2800/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    15/80 = 15 × 9/80 × 9 = 135/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/720 + 135/720 = 2800 + 135/720 = 2935/720
  5. 2935/720 simplified gives 587/144
  6. So, 35/9 + 15/80 = 587/144
    In mixed form: 411/144

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