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Add 3/40 and 4/32

3/40 + 4/32 is 1/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    3/40 = 3 × 4/40 × 4 = 12/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/160 + 20/160 = 12 + 20/160 = 32/160
  5. 32/160 simplified gives 1/5
  6. So, 3/40 + 4/32 = 1/5

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