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Add 35/18 and 96/32

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 3 0/32

35/18 + 96/32 is 89/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   35/18 = 35 × 16/18 × 16 = 560/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   96/32 = 96 × 9/32 × 9 = 864/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/288 + 864/288 = 560 + 864/288 = 1424/288
5. 1424/288 simplified gives 89/18
6. So, 35/18 + 96/32 = 89/18
   In mixed form: 417/18

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