Add 8/32 and 1/80
8/32 + 1/80 is 21/80.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
1/80 = 1 × 2/80 × 2 = 2/160 - Add the two like fractions:
40/160 + 2/160 = 40 + 2/160 = 42/160 - 42/160 simplified gives 21/80
- So, 8/32 + 1/80 = 21/80
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