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Add 84/35 and 1/80

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 1/80

84/35 + 1/80 is 193/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    84/35 = 84 × 16/35 × 16 = 1344/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    1/80 = 1 × 7/80 × 7 = 7/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/560 + 7/560 = 1344 + 7/560 = 1351/560
  5. 1351/560 simplified gives 193/80
  6. So, 84/35 + 1/80 = 193/80
    In mixed form: 233/80

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