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Add 81/80 and 35/75

1st number: 1 1/80, 2nd number: 35/75

81/80 + 35/75 is 71/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    81/80 = 81 × 15/80 × 15 = 1215/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    35/75 = 35 × 16/75 × 16 = 560/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/1200 + 560/1200 = 1215 + 560/1200 = 1775/1200
  5. 1775/1200 simplified gives 71/48
  6. So, 81/80 + 35/75 = 71/48
    In mixed form: 123/48

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