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Add 6/32 and 4/80

6/32 + 4/80 is 19/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    4/80 = 4 × 2/80 × 2 = 8/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/160 + 8/160 = 30 + 8/160 = 38/160
  5. 38/160 simplified gives 19/80
  6. So, 6/32 + 4/80 = 19/80

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