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Add 70/2 and 60/80

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 60/80

70/2 + 60/80 is 143/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   70/2 = 70 × 40/2 × 40 = 2800/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   60/80 = 60 × 1/80 × 1 = 60/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/80 + 60/80 = 2800 + 60/80 = 2860/80
5. 2860/80 simplified gives 143/4
6. So, 70/2 + 60/80 = 143/4
   In mixed form: 353/4

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