Add 32/5 and 40/80
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 40/80
32/5 + 40/80 is 69/10.
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,
40/80 = 40 × 1/80 × 1 = 40/80 - Add the two like fractions:
512/80 + 40/80 = 512 + 40/80 = 552/80 - 552/80 simplified gives 69/10
- So, 32/5 + 40/80 = 69/10
In mixed form: 69/10
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