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Add 48/80 and 42/35

1st number: 48/80, 2nd number: 1 7/35

48/80 + 42/35 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    42/35 = 42 × 16/35 × 16 = 672/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/560 + 672/560 = 336 + 672/560 = 1008/560
  5. 1008/560 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 48/80 + 42/35 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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