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Add 45/35 and 40/80

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 40/80

45/35 + 40/80 is 25/14.

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,
    45/35 = 45 × 16/35 × 16 = 720/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/560 + 280/560 = 720 + 280/560 = 1000/560
  5. 1000/560 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 45/35 + 40/80 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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