Add 7/32 and 20/80
7/32 + 20/80 is 15/32.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
20/80 = 20 × 2/80 × 2 = 40/160 - Add the two like fractions:
35/160 + 40/160 = 35 + 40/160 = 75/160 - 75/160 simplified gives 15/32
- So, 7/32 + 20/80 = 15/32
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