Add 9/96 and 80/35, Solve 9/96 + 2 10/35 as a fraction

Add 9/96 and 80/35

1^st number: 9/96, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

9/96 + 80/35 is 533/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
9/96 = 9 × 35/96 × 35 = 315/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
80/35 = 80 × 96/35 × 96 = 7680/3360
Add the two like fractions:
315/3360 + 7680/3360 = 315 + 7680/3360 = 7995/3360
7995/3360 simplified gives 533/224
So, 9/96 + 80/35 = 533/224
In mixed form: 285/224

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