Add 32/28 and 54/80
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 54/80
32/28 + 54/80 is 509/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
32/28 = 32 × 20/28 × 20 = 640/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560 - Add the two like fractions:
640/560 + 378/560 = 640 + 378/560 = 1018/560 - 1018/560 simplified gives 509/280
- So, 32/28 + 54/80 = 509/280
In mixed form: 1229/280
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