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Add 1/32 and 45/40

1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 1 5/40

1/32 + 45/40 is 37/32.

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,
    1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    45/40 = 45 × 4/40 × 4 = 180/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/160 + 180/160 = 5 + 180/160 = 185/160
  5. 185/160 simplified gives 37/32
  6. So, 1/32 + 45/40 = 37/32
    In mixed form: 15/32

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