Add 18/32 and 3/80
18/32 + 3/80 is 3/5.
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,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
3/80 = 3 × 2/80 × 2 = 6/160 - Add the two like fractions:
90/160 + 6/160 = 90 + 6/160 = 96/160 - 96/160 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 18/32 + 3/80 = 3/5
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