Add 10/80 and 18/32
10/80 + 18/32 is 11/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
10/80 = 10 × 2/80 × 2 = 20/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Add the two like fractions:
20/160 + 90/160 = 20 + 90/160 = 110/160 - 110/160 simplified gives 11/16
- So, 10/80 + 18/32 = 11/16
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