Add 6/32 and 42/80
6/32 + 42/80 is 57/80.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
42/80 = 42 × 2/80 × 2 = 84/160 - Add the two like fractions:
30/160 + 84/160 = 30 + 84/160 = 114/160 - 114/160 simplified gives 57/80
- So, 6/32 + 42/80 = 57/80
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