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Add 70/4 and 35/80

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 35/80

70/4 + 35/80 is 287/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    70/4 = 70 × 20/4 × 20 = 1400/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/80 + 35/80 = 1400 + 35/80 = 1435/80
  5. 1435/80 simplified gives 287/16
  6. So, 70/4 + 35/80 = 287/16
    In mixed form: 1715/16

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