Add 70/32 and 18/80, Solve 2 6/32 + 18/80 as a fraction

Add 70/32 and 18/80

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 18/80

70/32 + 18/80 is 193/80.

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,
18/80 = 18 × 2/80 × 2 = 36/160
Add the two like fractions:
350/160 + 36/160 = 350 + 36/160 = 386/160
386/160 simplified gives 193/80
So, 70/32 + 18/80 = 193/80
In mixed form: 233/80

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