Add 32/80 and 45/9
1st number: 32/80, 2nd number: 5 0/9
32/80 + 45/9 is 27/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
45/9 = 45 × 80/9 × 80 = 3600/720 - Add the two like fractions:
288/720 + 3600/720 = 288 + 3600/720 = 3888/720 - 3888/720 simplified gives 27/5
- So, 32/80 + 45/9 = 27/5
In mixed form: 52/5
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