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Add 35/96 and 80/20

1^st number: 35/96, 2^nd number: 4 0/20

35/96 + 80/20 is 419/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   80/20 = 80 × 24/20 × 24 = 1920/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/480 + 1920/480 = 175 + 1920/480 = 2095/480
5. 2095/480 simplified gives 419/96
6. So, 35/96 + 80/20 = 419/96
   In mixed form: 435/96

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