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Add 6/32 and 42/80

6/32 + 42/80 is 57/80.

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,
    42/80 = 42 × 2/80 × 2 = 84/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/160 + 84/160 = 30 + 84/160 = 114/160
  5. 114/160 simplified gives 57/80
  6. So, 6/32 + 42/80 = 57/80

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