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Add 80/35 and 20/32

1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 20/32

80/35 + 20/32 is 163/56.

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,
    20/32 = 20 × 35/32 × 35 = 700/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/1120 + 700/1120 = 2560 + 700/1120 = 3260/1120
  5. 3260/1120 simplified gives 163/56
  6. So, 80/35 + 20/32 = 163/56
    In mixed form: 251/56

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