Add 32/45 and 50/80
32/45 + 50/80 is 481/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
32/45 = 32 × 16/45 × 16 = 512/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720 - Add the two like fractions:
512/720 + 450/720 = 512 + 450/720 = 962/720 - 962/720 simplified gives 481/360
- So, 32/45 + 50/80 = 481/360
In mixed form: 1121/360
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