Add 4/32 and 9/40
4/32 + 9/40 is 7/20.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 4/40 × 4 = 36/160 - Add the two like fractions:
20/160 + 36/160 = 20 + 36/160 = 56/160 - 56/160 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 4/32 + 9/40 = 7/20
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