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Add 80/35 and 10/32

1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 10/32

80/35 + 10/32 is 291/112.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    80/35 = 80 × 32/35 × 32 = 2560/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    10/32 = 10 × 35/32 × 35 = 350/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/1120 + 350/1120 = 2560 + 350/1120 = 2910/1120
  5. 2910/1120 simplified gives 291/112
  6. So, 80/35 + 10/32 = 291/112
    In mixed form: 267/112

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