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