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Add 80/35 and 12/24

1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 12/24

80/35 + 12/24 is 39/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    80/35 = 80 × 24/35 × 24 = 1920/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/840 + 420/840 = 1920 + 420/840 = 2340/840
  5. 2340/840 simplified gives 39/14
  6. So, 80/35 + 12/24 = 39/14
    In mixed form: 211/14

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