Add 16/80 and 75/32
1st number: 16/80, 2nd number: 2 11/32
16/80 + 75/32 is 407/160.
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,
16/80 = 16 × 2/80 × 2 = 32/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
75/32 = 75 × 5/32 × 5 = 375/160 - Add the two like fractions:
32/160 + 375/160 = 32 + 375/160 = 407/160 - So, 16/80 + 75/32 = 407/160
In mixed form: 287/160
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