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Add 80/5 and 75/35

1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 2 5/35

80/5 + 75/35 is 127/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    80/5 = 80 × 7/5 × 7 = 560/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    75/35 = 75 × 1/35 × 1 = 75/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/35 + 75/35 = 560 + 75/35 = 635/35
  5. 635/35 simplified gives 127/7
  6. So, 80/5 + 75/35 = 127/7
    In mixed form: 181/7

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