Add 72/35 and 8/80, Solve 2 2/35 + 8/80 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 8/80

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

72/35 + 8/80 is 151/70.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
72/35 = 72 × 16/35 × 16 = 1152/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560
Add the two like fractions:
1152/560 + 56/560 = 1152 + 56/560 = 1208/560
1208/560 simplified gives 151/70
So, 72/35 + 8/80 = 151/70
In mixed form: 211/70

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