Add 32/70 and 2/80
32/70 + 2/80 is 27/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
32/70 = 32 × 8/70 × 8 = 256/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560 - Add the two like fractions:
256/560 + 14/560 = 256 + 14/560 = 270/560 - 270/560 simplified gives 27/56
- So, 32/70 + 2/80 = 27/56
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