Add 3/32 and 12/80
3/32 + 12/80 is 39/160.
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,
12/80 = 12 × 2/80 × 2 = 24/160 - Add the two like fractions:
15/160 + 24/160 = 15 + 24/160 = 39/160 - So, 3/32 + 12/80 = 39/160
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