Add 10/32 and 15/40
10/32 + 15/40 is 11/16.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
15/40 = 15 × 4/40 × 4 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
50/160 + 60/160 = 50 + 60/160 = 110/160 - 110/160 simplified gives 11/16
- So, 10/32 + 15/40 = 11/16
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