Add 80/50 and 15/32, Solve 1 30/50 + 15/32 as a fraction

Add 80/50 and 15/32

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 15/32

80/50 + 15/32 is 331/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
80/50 = 80 × 16/50 × 16 = 1280/800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
15/32 = 15 × 25/32 × 25 = 375/800
Add the two like fractions:
1280/800 + 375/800 = 1280 + 375/800 = 1655/800
1655/800 simplified gives 331/160
So, 80/50 + 15/32 = 331/160
In mixed form: 211/160

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