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Add 80/35 and 20/24

1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 20/24

80/35 + 20/24 is 131/42.

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,
    20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/840 + 700/840 = 1920 + 700/840 = 2620/840
  5. 2620/840 simplified gives 131/42
  6. So, 80/35 + 20/24 = 131/42
    In mixed form: 35/42

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