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Add 80/5 and 60/40

1^st number: 16 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 20/40

80/5 + 60/40 is 35/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   80/5 = 80 × 8/5 × 8 = 640/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   60/40 = 60 × 1/40 × 1 = 60/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/40 + 60/40 = 640 + 60/40 = 700/40
5. 700/40 simplified gives 35/2
6. So, 80/5 + 60/40 = 35/2
   In mixed form: 171/2

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