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Add 54/80 and 1/32

54/80 + 1/32 is 113/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    54/80 = 54 × 2/80 × 2 = 108/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/160 + 5/160 = 108 + 5/160 = 113/160
  5. So, 54/80 + 1/32 = 113/160

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