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Add 54/35 and 16/80

1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 16/80

54/35 + 16/80 is 61/35.

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,
    54/35 = 54 × 16/35 × 16 = 864/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/560 + 112/560 = 864 + 112/560 = 976/560
  5. 976/560 simplified gives 61/35
  6. So, 54/35 + 16/80 = 61/35
    In mixed form: 126/35

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