Add 1/40 and 15/32
1/40 + 15/32 is 79/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
1/40 = 1 × 4/40 × 4 = 4/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160 - Add the two like fractions:
4/160 + 75/160 = 4 + 75/160 = 79/160 - So, 1/40 + 15/32 = 79/160
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