Add 36/80 and 84/32, Solve 36/80 + 2 20/32 as a fraction

Add 36/80 and 84/32

1^st number: 36/80, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

36/80 + 84/32 is 123/40.

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,
84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160
Add the two like fractions:
72/160 + 420/160 = 72 + 420/160 = 492/160
492/160 simplified gives 123/40
So, 36/80 + 84/32 = 123/40
In mixed form: 33/40

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