Add 3/6 and 32/80
3/6 + 32/80 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
3/6 = 3 × 40/6 × 40 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
32/80 = 32 × 3/80 × 3 = 96/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 96/240 = 120 + 96/240 = 216/240 - 216/240 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 3/6 + 32/80 = 9/10
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