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Add 2/32 and 9/80

2/32 + 9/80 is 7/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    9/80 = 9 × 2/80 × 2 = 18/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/160 + 18/160 = 10 + 18/160 = 28/160
  5. 28/160 simplified gives 7/40
  6. So, 2/32 + 9/80 = 7/40

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