Add 80/50 and 27/32, Solve 1 30/50 + 27/32 as a fraction

Add 80/50 and 27/32

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 27/32

80/50 + 27/32 is 391/160.

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,
27/32 = 27 × 25/32 × 25 = 675/800
Add the two like fractions:
1280/800 + 675/800 = 1280 + 675/800 = 1955/800
1955/800 simplified gives 391/160
So, 80/50 + 27/32 = 391/160
In mixed form: 271/160

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