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Add 42/80 and 35/81

42/80 + 35/81 is 3101/3240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
    42/80 = 42 × 81/80 × 81 = 3402/6480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
    35/81 = 35 × 80/81 × 80 = 2800/6480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3402/6480 + 2800/6480 = 3402 + 2800/6480 = 6202/6480
  5. 6202/6480 simplified gives 3101/3240
  6. So, 42/80 + 35/81 = 3101/3240

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