Add 9/80 and 10/32
9/80 + 10/32 is 17/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
9/80 = 9 × 2/80 × 2 = 18/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Add the two like fractions:
18/160 + 50/160 = 18 + 50/160 = 68/160 - 68/160 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 9/80 + 10/32 = 17/40
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