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Add 80/35 and 50/16

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

80/35 + 50/16 is 303/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   80/35 = 80 × 16/35 × 16 = 1280/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   50/16 = 50 × 35/16 × 35 = 1750/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/560 + 1750/560 = 1280 + 1750/560 = 3030/560
5. 3030/560 simplified gives 303/56
6. So, 80/35 + 50/16 = 303/56
   In mixed form: 523/56

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