Add 9/80 and 30/32
9/80 + 30/32 is 21/20.
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,
30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160 - Add the two like fractions:
18/160 + 150/160 = 18 + 150/160 = 168/160 - 168/160 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 9/80 + 30/32 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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