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Add 12/80 and 72/32

1st number: 12/80, 2nd number: 2 8/32

12/80 + 72/32 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    12/80 = 12 × 2/80 × 2 = 24/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    72/32 = 72 × 5/32 × 5 = 360/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/160 + 360/160 = 24 + 360/160 = 384/160
  5. 384/160 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 12/80 + 72/32 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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