Add 80/2 and 14/32
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 14/32
80/2 + 14/32 is 647/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
80/2 = 80 × 16/2 × 16 = 1280/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
14/32 = 14 × 1/32 × 1 = 14/32 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/32 + 14/32 = 1280 + 14/32 = 1294/32 - 1294/32 simplified gives 647/16
- So, 80/2 + 14/32 = 647/16
In mixed form: 407/16
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