Add 32/80 and 10/48
32/80 + 10/48 is 73/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
32/80 = 32 × 3/80 × 3 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 50/240 = 96 + 50/240 = 146/240 - 146/240 simplified gives 73/120
- So, 32/80 + 10/48 = 73/120
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