Add 32/80 and 21/9, Solve 32/80 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 32/80 and 21/9

1^st number: 32/80, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

32/80 + 21/9 is 41/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 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 9 × 80 = 720,
21/9 = 21 × 80/9 × 80 = 1680/720
Add the two like fractions:
288/720 + 1680/720 = 288 + 1680/720 = 1968/720
1968/720 simplified gives 41/15
So, 32/80 + 21/9 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15

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