Add 80/5 and 42/32
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 1 10/32
80/5 + 42/32 is 277/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
80/5 = 80 × 32/5 × 32 = 2560/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160 - Add the two like fractions:
2560/160 + 210/160 = 2560 + 210/160 = 2770/160 - 2770/160 simplified gives 277/16
- So, 80/5 + 42/32 = 277/16
In mixed form: 175/16
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