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Add 80/35 and 42/50

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 42/50

80/35 + 42/50 is 547/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   80/35 = 80 × 10/35 × 10 = 800/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/350 + 294/350 = 800 + 294/350 = 1094/350
5. 1094/350 simplified gives 547/175
6. So, 80/35 + 42/50 = 547/175
   In mixed form: 322/175

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