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Add 80/35 and 15/96

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 15/96

80/35 + 15/96 is 547/224.

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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,
   15/96 = 15 × 35/96 × 35 = 525/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7680/3360 + 525/3360 = 7680 + 525/3360 = 8205/3360
5. 8205/3360 simplified gives 547/224
6. So, 80/35 + 15/96 = 547/224
   In mixed form: 299/224

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