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Add 80/4 and 49/35

1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 1 14/35

80/4 + 49/35 is 107/5.

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,
    49/35 = 49 × 4/35 × 4 = 196/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/140 + 196/140 = 2800 + 196/140 = 2996/140
  5. 2996/140 simplified gives 107/5
  6. So, 80/4 + 49/35 = 107/5
    In mixed form: 212/5

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