Add 32/2 and 60/80
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 60/80
32/2 + 60/80 is 67/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
32/2 = 32 × 40/2 × 40 = 1280/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
60/80 = 60 × 1/80 × 1 = 60/80 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/80 + 60/80 = 1280 + 60/80 = 1340/80 - 1340/80 simplified gives 67/4
- So, 32/2 + 60/80 = 67/4
In mixed form: 163/4
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