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Add 80/4 and 3/35

1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 3/35

80/4 + 3/35 is 703/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    80/4 = 80 × 35/4 × 35 = 2800/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/140 + 12/140 = 2800 + 12/140 = 2812/140
  5. 2812/140 simplified gives 703/35
  6. So, 80/4 + 3/35 = 703/35
    In mixed form: 203/35

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