Add 45/80 and 5/32
45/80 + 5/32 is 23/32.
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,
45/80 = 45 × 2/80 × 2 = 90/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Add the two like fractions:
90/160 + 25/160 = 90 + 25/160 = 115/160 - 115/160 simplified gives 23/32
- So, 45/80 + 5/32 = 23/32
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