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Add 32/80 and 20/8

1st number: 32/80, 2nd number: 2 4/8

32/80 + 20/8 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 8 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    32/80 = 32 × 1/80 × 1 = 32/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    20/8 = 20 × 10/8 × 10 = 200/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/80 + 200/80 = 32 + 200/80 = 232/80
  5. 232/80 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 32/80 + 20/8 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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