Add 2/32 and 40/10
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 4 0/10
2/32 + 40/10 is 65/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
40/10 = 40 × 16/10 × 16 = 640/160 - Add the two like fractions:
10/160 + 640/160 = 10 + 640/160 = 650/160 - 650/160 simplified gives 65/16
- So, 2/32 + 40/10 = 65/16
In mixed form: 41/16
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