Add 6/32 and 70/80
6/32 + 70/80 is 17/16.
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,
70/80 = 70 × 2/80 × 2 = 140/160 - Add the two like fractions:
30/160 + 140/160 = 30 + 140/160 = 170/160 - 170/160 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 6/32 + 70/80 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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