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Add 32/35 and 80/24

1st number: 32/35, 2nd number: 3 8/24

32/35 + 80/24 is 446/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    32/35 = 32 × 24/35 × 24 = 768/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    80/24 = 80 × 35/24 × 35 = 2800/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/840 + 2800/840 = 768 + 2800/840 = 3568/840
  5. 3568/840 simplified gives 446/105
  6. So, 32/35 + 80/24 = 446/105
    In mixed form: 426/105

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