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Add 80/35 and 40/24

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

80/35 + 40/24 is 83/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   80/35 = 80 × 24/35 × 24 = 1920/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/840 + 1400/840 = 1920 + 1400/840 = 3320/840
5. 3320/840 simplified gives 83/21
6. So, 80/35 + 40/24 = 83/21
   In mixed form: 320/21

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