Add 18/80 and 3/32
18/80 + 3/32 is 51/160.
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,
18/80 = 18 × 2/80 × 2 = 36/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160 - Add the two like fractions:
36/160 + 15/160 = 36 + 15/160 = 51/160 - So, 18/80 + 3/32 = 51/160
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