Add 4/32 and 6/40
4/32 + 6/40 is 11/40.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
6/40 = 6 × 4/40 × 4 = 24/160 - Add the two like fractions:
20/160 + 24/160 = 20 + 24/160 = 44/160 - 44/160 simplified gives 11/40
- So, 4/32 + 6/40 = 11/40
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