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Add 96/35 and 80/32

1st number: 2 26/35, 2nd number: 2 16/32

96/35 + 80/32 is 367/70.

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,
    96/35 = 96 × 32/35 × 32 = 3072/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    80/32 = 80 × 35/32 × 35 = 2800/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3072/1120 + 2800/1120 = 3072 + 2800/1120 = 5872/1120
  5. 5872/1120 simplified gives 367/70
  6. So, 96/35 + 80/32 = 367/70
    In mixed form: 517/70

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