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Add 10/40 and 6/32

10/40 + 6/32 is 7/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    10/40 = 10 × 4/40 × 4 = 40/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/160 + 30/160 = 40 + 30/160 = 70/160
  5. 70/160 simplified gives 7/16
  6. So, 10/40 + 6/32 = 7/16

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