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Add 8/32 and 1/80

8/32 + 1/80 is 21/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    1/80 = 1 × 2/80 × 2 = 2/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/160 + 2/160 = 40 + 2/160 = 42/160
  5. 42/160 simplified gives 21/80
  6. So, 8/32 + 1/80 = 21/80

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