Add 1/75 and 40/32
1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 1 8/32
1/75 + 40/32 is 379/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
1/75 = 1 × 32/75 × 32 = 32/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
40/32 = 40 × 75/32 × 75 = 3000/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
32/2400 + 3000/2400 = 32 + 3000/2400 = 3032/2400 - 3032/2400 simplified gives 379/300
- So, 1/75 + 40/32 = 379/300
In mixed form: 179/300
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