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Add 75/35 and 45/80

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 45/80

75/35 + 45/80 is 303/112.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   75/35 = 75 × 16/35 × 16 = 1200/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/560 + 315/560 = 1200 + 315/560 = 1515/560
5. 1515/560 simplified gives 303/112
6. So, 75/35 + 45/80 = 303/112
   In mixed form: 279/112

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