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Add 2/35 and 96/80

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 16/80

2/35 + 96/80 is 44/35.

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,
    2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    96/80 = 96 × 7/80 × 7 = 672/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/560 + 672/560 = 32 + 672/560 = 704/560
  5. 704/560 simplified gives 44/35
  6. So, 2/35 + 96/80 = 44/35
    In mixed form: 19/35

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