Add 80/35 and 28/10, Solve 2 10/35 + 2 8/10 as a fraction

Add 80/35 and 28/10

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 2 8/10

80/35 + 28/10 is 178/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
80/35 = 80 × 2/35 × 2 = 160/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
28/10 = 28 × 7/10 × 7 = 196/70
Add the two like fractions:
160/70 + 196/70 = 160 + 196/70 = 356/70
356/70 simplified gives 178/35
So, 80/35 + 28/10 = 178/35
In mixed form: 53/35

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