Add 9/32 and 18/80
9/32 + 18/80 is 81/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
18/80 = 18 × 2/80 × 2 = 36/160 - Add the two like fractions:
45/160 + 36/160 = 45 + 36/160 = 81/160 - So, 9/32 + 18/80 = 81/160
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