Add 1/32 and 75/40
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 1 35/40
1/32 + 75/40 is 61/32.
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,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
75/40 = 75 × 4/40 × 4 = 300/160 - Add the two like fractions:
5/160 + 300/160 = 5 + 300/160 = 305/160 - 305/160 simplified gives 61/32
- So, 1/32 + 75/40 = 61/32
In mixed form: 129/32
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