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Add 35/80 and 90/96

35/80 + 90/96 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
    35/80 = 35 × 6/80 × 6 = 210/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/480 + 450/480 = 210 + 450/480 = 660/480
  5. 660/480 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 35/80 + 90/96 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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