Add 14/32 and 1/40
14/32 + 1/40 is 37/80.
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,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
1/40 = 1 × 4/40 × 4 = 4/160 - Add the two like fractions:
70/160 + 4/160 = 70 + 4/160 = 74/160 - 74/160 simplified gives 37/80
- So, 14/32 + 1/40 = 37/80
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