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Add 80/35 and 3/54

1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 3/54

80/35 + 3/54 is 295/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    80/35 = 80 × 54/35 × 54 = 4320/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    3/54 = 3 × 35/54 × 35 = 105/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/1890 + 105/1890 = 4320 + 105/1890 = 4425/1890
  5. 4425/1890 simplified gives 295/126
  6. So, 80/35 + 3/54 = 295/126
    In mixed form: 243/126

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