Add 32/35 and 98/80, Solve 32/35 + 1 18/80 as a fraction

Add 32/35 and 98/80

1^st number: 32/35, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

32/35 + 98/80 is 599/280.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
32/35 = 32 × 16/35 × 16 = 512/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
98/80 = 98 × 7/80 × 7 = 686/560
Add the two like fractions:
512/560 + 686/560 = 512 + 686/560 = 1198/560
1198/560 simplified gives 599/280
So, 32/35 + 98/80 = 599/280
In mixed form: 239/280

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