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Add 4/32 and 9/40

4/32 + 9/40 is 7/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    9/40 = 9 × 4/40 × 4 = 36/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/160 + 36/160 = 20 + 36/160 = 56/160
  5. 56/160 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 4/32 + 9/40 = 7/20

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