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Add 80/32 and 5/35

1st number: 2 16/32, 2nd number: 5/35

80/32 + 5/35 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    80/32 = 80 × 35/32 × 35 = 2800/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    5/35 = 5 × 32/35 × 32 = 160/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/1120 + 160/1120 = 2800 + 160/1120 = 2960/1120
  5. 2960/1120 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 80/32 + 5/35 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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