Add 80/30 and 75/32
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 2 11/32
80/30 + 75/32 is 481/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
80/30 = 80 × 16/30 × 16 = 1280/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
75/32 = 75 × 15/32 × 15 = 1125/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/480 + 1125/480 = 1280 + 1125/480 = 2405/480 - 2405/480 simplified gives 481/96
- So, 80/30 + 75/32 = 481/96
In mixed form: 51/96
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