Add 15/32 and 80/50, Solve 15/32 + 1 30/50 as a fraction

Add 15/32 and 80/50

1^st number: 15/32, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

15/32 + 80/50 is 331/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
15/32 = 15 × 25/32 × 25 = 375/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
80/50 = 80 × 16/50 × 16 = 1280/800
Add the two like fractions:
375/800 + 1280/800 = 375 + 1280/800 = 1655/800
1655/800 simplified gives 331/160
So, 15/32 + 80/50 = 331/160
In mixed form: 211/160

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