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Add 3/18 and 32/80

3/18 + 32/80 is 17/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    3/18 = 3 × 40/18 × 40 = 120/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    32/80 = 32 × 9/80 × 9 = 288/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/720 + 288/720 = 120 + 288/720 = 408/720
  5. 408/720 simplified gives 17/30
  6. So, 3/18 + 32/80 = 17/30

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