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Add 80/8 and 1/35

1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 1/35

80/8 + 1/35 is 351/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    80/8 = 80 × 35/8 × 35 = 2800/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/280 + 8/280 = 2800 + 8/280 = 2808/280
  5. 2808/280 simplified gives 351/35
  6. So, 80/8 + 1/35 = 351/35
    In mixed form: 101/35

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