Add 14/32 and 3/40
14/32 + 3/40 is 41/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
3/40 = 3 × 4/40 × 4 = 12/160 - Add the two like fractions:
70/160 + 12/160 = 70 + 12/160 = 82/160 - 82/160 simplified gives 41/80
- So, 14/32 + 3/40 = 41/80
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