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Add 32/80 and 30/9

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

32/80 + 30/9 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    32/80 = 32 × 9/80 × 9 = 288/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    30/9 = 30 × 80/9 × 80 = 2400/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/720 + 2400/720 = 288 + 2400/720 = 2688/720
  5. 2688/720 simplified gives 56/15
  6. So, 32/80 + 30/9 = 56/15
    In mixed form: 311/15

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