Add 4/32 and 21/80
4/32 + 21/80 is 31/80.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
21/80 = 21 × 2/80 × 2 = 42/160 - Add the two like fractions:
20/160 + 42/160 = 20 + 42/160 = 62/160 - 62/160 simplified gives 31/80
- So, 4/32 + 21/80 = 31/80
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