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Add 4/35 and 63/80

4/35 + 63/80 is 101/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    4/35 = 4 × 16/35 × 16 = 64/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    63/80 = 63 × 7/80 × 7 = 441/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/560 + 441/560 = 64 + 441/560 = 505/560
  5. 505/560 simplified gives 101/112
  6. So, 4/35 + 63/80 = 101/112

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