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Add 6/80 and 9/35

6/80 + 9/35 is 93/280.

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,
    6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    9/35 = 9 × 16/35 × 16 = 144/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/560 + 144/560 = 42 + 144/560 = 186/560
  5. 186/560 simplified gives 93/280
  6. So, 6/80 + 9/35 = 93/280

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