Add 32/80 and 7/9
32/80 + 7/9 is 53/45.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 80/9 × 80 = 560/720 - Add the two like fractions:
288/720 + 560/720 = 288 + 560/720 = 848/720 - 848/720 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 32/80 + 7/9 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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