Add 32/10 and 80/24
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 3 8/24
32/10 + 80/24 is 98/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
32/10 = 32 × 12/10 × 12 = 384/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120 - Add the two like fractions:
384/120 + 400/120 = 384 + 400/120 = 784/120 - 784/120 simplified gives 98/15
- So, 32/10 + 80/24 = 98/15
In mixed form: 68/15
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