Add 36/80 and 12/32
36/80 + 12/32 is 33/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
36/80 = 36 × 2/80 × 2 = 72/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
72/160 + 60/160 = 72 + 60/160 = 132/160 - 132/160 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 36/80 + 12/32 = 33/40
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