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Add 80/5 and 40/32

1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 1 8/32

80/5 + 40/32 is 69/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    80/5 = 80 × 32/5 × 32 = 2560/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/160 + 200/160 = 2560 + 200/160 = 2760/160
  5. 2760/160 simplified gives 69/4
  6. So, 80/5 + 40/32 = 69/4
    In mixed form: 171/4

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