Add 32/80 and 45/56
32/80 + 45/56 is 337/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
32/80 = 32 × 7/80 × 7 = 224/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
45/56 = 45 × 10/56 × 10 = 450/560 - Add the two like fractions:
224/560 + 450/560 = 224 + 450/560 = 674/560 - 674/560 simplified gives 337/280
- So, 32/80 + 45/56 = 337/280
In mixed form: 157/280
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