Add 32/5 and 10/80, Solve 6 2/5 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 32/5 and 10/80

1^st number: 6 2/5, 2^nd number: 10/80

32/5 + 10/80 is 261/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
32/5 = 32 × 16/5 × 16 = 512/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80
Add the two like fractions:
512/80 + 10/80 = 512 + 10/80 = 522/80
522/80 simplified gives 261/40
So, 32/5 + 10/80 = 261/40
In mixed form: 621/40

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