Add 80/32 and 42/45
1st number: 2 16/32, 2nd number: 42/45
80/32 + 42/45 is 103/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
80/32 = 80 × 45/32 × 45 = 3600/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
42/45 = 42 × 32/45 × 32 = 1344/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/1440 + 1344/1440 = 3600 + 1344/1440 = 4944/1440 - 4944/1440 simplified gives 103/30
- So, 80/32 + 42/45 = 103/30
In mixed form: 313/30
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