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Add 81/35 and 8/40

1^st number: 2 11/35, 2^nd number: 8/40

81/35 + 8/40 is 88/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   81/35 = 81 × 8/35 × 8 = 648/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/280 + 56/280 = 648 + 56/280 = 704/280
5. 704/280 simplified gives 88/35
6. So, 81/35 + 8/40 = 88/35
   In mixed form: 218/35

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