Add 18/80 and 12/32
18/80 + 12/32 is 3/5.
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,
18/80 = 18 × 2/80 × 2 = 36/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
36/160 + 60/160 = 36 + 60/160 = 96/160 - 96/160 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 18/80 + 12/32 = 3/5
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