Add 32/80 and 45/6
1st number: 32/80, 2nd number: 7 3/6
32/80 + 45/6 is 79/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
32/80 = 32 × 3/80 × 3 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
45/6 = 45 × 40/6 × 40 = 1800/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 1800/240 = 96 + 1800/240 = 1896/240 - 1896/240 simplified gives 79/10
- So, 32/80 + 45/6 = 79/10
In mixed form: 79/10
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