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Add 12/40 and 42/32

1st number: 12/40, 2nd number: 1 10/32

12/40 + 42/32 is 129/80.

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,
    12/40 = 12 × 4/40 × 4 = 48/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/160 + 210/160 = 48 + 210/160 = 258/160
  5. 258/160 simplified gives 129/80
  6. So, 12/40 + 42/32 = 129/80
    In mixed form: 149/80

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