Add 70/32 and 27/80
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 27/80
70/32 + 27/80 is 101/40.
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,
27/80 = 27 × 2/80 × 2 = 54/160 - Add the two like fractions:
350/160 + 54/160 = 350 + 54/160 = 404/160 - 404/160 simplified gives 101/40
- So, 70/32 + 27/80 = 101/40
In mixed form: 221/40
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