Add 32/80 and 15/18
32/80 + 15/18 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 18 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
32/80 = 32 × 9/80 × 9 = 288/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
15/18 = 15 × 40/18 × 40 = 600/720 - Add the two like fractions:
288/720 + 600/720 = 288 + 600/720 = 888/720 - 888/720 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 32/80 + 15/18 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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