Add 80/10 and 36/64
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 36/64
80/10 + 36/64 is 137/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
80/10 = 80 × 32/10 × 32 = 2560/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320 - Add the two like fractions:
2560/320 + 180/320 = 2560 + 180/320 = 2740/320 - 2740/320 simplified gives 137/16
- So, 80/10 + 36/64 = 137/16
In mixed form: 89/16
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