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Add 80/15 and 40/80

1^st number: 5 5/15, 2^nd number: 40/80

80/15 + 40/80 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   80/15 = 80 × 16/15 × 16 = 1280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/240 + 120/240 = 1280 + 120/240 = 1400/240
5. 1400/240 simplified gives 35/6
6. So, 80/15 + 40/80 = 35/6
   In mixed form: 55/6

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