Add 36/32 and 35/80
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 35/80
36/32 + 35/80 is 25/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
35/80 = 35 × 2/80 × 2 = 70/160 - Add the two like fractions:
180/160 + 70/160 = 180 + 70/160 = 250/160 - 250/160 simplified gives 25/16
- So, 36/32 + 35/80 = 25/16
In mixed form: 19/16
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