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Add 72/8 and 35/80

1^st number: 9 0/8, 2^nd number: 35/80

72/8 + 35/80 is 151/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   72/8 = 72 × 10/8 × 10 = 720/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/80 + 35/80 = 720 + 35/80 = 755/80
5. 755/80 simplified gives 151/16
6. So, 72/8 + 35/80 = 151/16
   In mixed form: 97/16

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