Add 3/32 and 1/80
3/32 + 1/80 is 17/160.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
1/80 = 1 × 2/80 × 2 = 2/160 - Add the two like fractions:
15/160 + 2/160 = 15 + 2/160 = 17/160 - So, 3/32 + 1/80 = 17/160
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