Add 3/40 and 32/50
3/40 + 32/50 is 143/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
3/40 = 3 × 5/40 × 5 = 15/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
32/50 = 32 × 4/50 × 4 = 128/200 - Add the two like fractions:
15/200 + 128/200 = 15 + 128/200 = 143/200 - So, 3/40 + 32/50 = 143/200
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