Add 30/32 and 45/80
30/32 + 45/80 is 3/2.
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,
30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
45/80 = 45 × 2/80 × 2 = 90/160 - Add the two like fractions:
150/160 + 90/160 = 150 + 90/160 = 240/160 - 240/160 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 30/32 + 45/80 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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