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Add 18/80 and 42/32

1st number: 18/80, 2nd number: 1 10/32

18/80 + 42/32 is 123/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    18/80 = 18 × 2/80 × 2 = 36/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/160 + 210/160 = 36 + 210/160 = 246/160
  5. 246/160 simplified gives 123/80
  6. So, 18/80 + 42/32 = 123/80
    In mixed form: 143/80

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