Add 70/32 and 10/80
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 10/80
70/32 + 10/80 is 37/16.
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,
70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
10/80 = 10 × 2/80 × 2 = 20/160 - Add the two like fractions:
350/160 + 20/160 = 350 + 20/160 = 370/160 - 370/160 simplified gives 37/16
- So, 70/32 + 10/80 = 37/16
In mixed form: 25/16
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