Add 15/32 and 27/80
15/32 + 27/80 is 129/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
27/80 = 27 × 2/80 × 2 = 54/160 - Add the two like fractions:
75/160 + 54/160 = 75 + 54/160 = 129/160 - So, 15/32 + 27/80 = 129/160
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