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Add 36/16 and 35/80

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 35/80

36/16 + 35/80 is 43/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/80 + 35/80 = 180 + 35/80 = 215/80
5. 215/80 simplified gives 43/16
6. So, 36/16 + 35/80 = 43/16
   In mixed form: 211/16

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