Add 80/32 and 84/36
1st number: 2 16/32, 2nd number: 2 12/36
80/32 + 84/36 is 29/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
80/32 = 80 × 9/32 × 9 = 720/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
84/36 = 84 × 8/36 × 8 = 672/288 - Add the two like fractions:
720/288 + 672/288 = 720 + 672/288 = 1392/288 - 1392/288 simplified gives 29/6
- So, 80/32 + 84/36 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6
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