Add 5/32 and 9/80
5/32 + 9/80 is 43/160.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
9/80 = 9 × 2/80 × 2 = 18/160 - Add the two like fractions:
25/160 + 18/160 = 25 + 18/160 = 43/160 - So, 5/32 + 9/80 = 43/160
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