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Add 6/80 and 30/32

6/80 + 30/32 is 81/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    6/80 = 6 × 2/80 × 2 = 12/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/160 + 150/160 = 12 + 150/160 = 162/160
  5. 162/160 simplified gives 81/80
  6. So, 6/80 + 30/32 = 81/80
    In mixed form: 11/80

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