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Add 80/35 and 10/96

1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 10/96

80/35 + 10/96 is 803/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    80/35 = 80 × 96/35 × 96 = 7680/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    10/96 = 10 × 35/96 × 35 = 350/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7680/3360 + 350/3360 = 7680 + 350/3360 = 8030/3360
  5. 8030/3360 simplified gives 803/336
  6. So, 80/35 + 10/96 = 803/336
    In mixed form: 2131/336

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