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Add 9/80 and 30/32

9/80 + 30/32 is 21/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    9/80 = 9 × 2/80 × 2 = 18/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/160 + 150/160 = 18 + 150/160 = 168/160
  5. 168/160 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 9/80 + 30/32 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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