Add 32/5 and 18/80
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 18/80
32/5 + 18/80 is 53/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
18/80 = 18 × 1/80 × 1 = 18/80 - Add the two like fractions:
512/80 + 18/80 = 512 + 18/80 = 530/80 - 530/80 simplified gives 53/8
- So, 32/5 + 18/80 = 53/8
In mixed form: 65/8
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