Add 2/32 and 9/80
2/32 + 9/80 is 7/40.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
9/80 = 9 × 2/80 × 2 = 18/160 - Add the two like fractions:
10/160 + 18/160 = 10 + 18/160 = 28/160 - 28/160 simplified gives 7/40
- So, 2/32 + 9/80 = 7/40
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