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Add 54/35 and 8/80

1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 8/80

54/35 + 8/80 is 23/14.

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,
    54/35 = 54 × 16/35 × 16 = 864/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/560 + 56/560 = 864 + 56/560 = 920/560
  5. 920/560 simplified gives 23/14
  6. So, 54/35 + 8/80 = 23/14
    In mixed form: 19/14

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