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Add 98/35 and 27/80

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 27/80

98/35 + 27/80 is 251/80.

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,
   98/35 = 98 × 16/35 × 16 = 1568/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   27/80 = 27 × 7/80 × 7 = 189/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/560 + 189/560 = 1568 + 189/560 = 1757/560
5. 1757/560 simplified gives 251/80
6. So, 98/35 + 27/80 = 251/80
   In mixed form: 311/80

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