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Add 12/32 and 1/40

12/32 + 1/40 is 2/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    1/40 = 1 × 4/40 × 4 = 4/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/160 + 4/160 = 60 + 4/160 = 64/160
  5. 64/160 simplified gives 2/5
  6. So, 12/32 + 1/40 = 2/5

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