Add 6/80 and 42/32
1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 1 10/32
6/80 + 42/32 is 111/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
6/80 = 6 × 2/80 × 2 = 12/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160 - Add the two like fractions:
12/160 + 210/160 = 12 + 210/160 = 222/160 - 222/160 simplified gives 111/80
- So, 6/80 + 42/32 = 111/80
In mixed form: 131/80
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