Add 54/80 and 50/32
1st number: 54/80, 2nd number: 1 18/32
54/80 + 50/32 is 179/80.
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,
54/80 = 54 × 2/80 × 2 = 108/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
50/32 = 50 × 5/32 × 5 = 250/160 - Add the two like fractions:
108/160 + 250/160 = 108 + 250/160 = 358/160 - 358/160 simplified gives 179/80
- So, 54/80 + 50/32 = 179/80
In mixed form: 219/80
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