Add 96/3 and 49/80, Solve 32 0/3 + 49/80 as a fraction

Add 96/3 and 49/80

1^st number: 32 0/3, 2^nd number: 49/80

96/3 + 49/80 is 2609/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
96/3 = 96 × 80/3 × 80 = 7680/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
Add the two like fractions:
7680/240 + 147/240 = 7680 + 147/240 = 7827/240
7827/240 simplified gives 2609/80
So, 96/3 + 49/80 = 2609/80
In mixed form: 3249/80

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