Add 4/32 and 7/80
4/32 + 7/80 is 17/80.
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,
7/80 = 7 × 2/80 × 2 = 14/160 - Add the two like fractions:
20/160 + 14/160 = 20 + 14/160 = 34/160 - 34/160 simplified gives 17/80
- So, 4/32 + 7/80 = 17/80
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