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Add 80/4 and 10/32

1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 10/32

80/4 + 10/32 is 325/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    80/4 = 80 × 8/4 × 8 = 640/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    10/32 = 10 × 1/32 × 1 = 10/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/32 + 10/32 = 640 + 10/32 = 650/32
  5. 650/32 simplified gives 325/16
  6. So, 80/4 + 10/32 = 325/16
    In mixed form: 205/16

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