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Add 14/32 and 21/40

14/32 + 21/40 is 77/80.

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,
    14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    21/40 = 21 × 4/40 × 4 = 84/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/160 + 84/160 = 70 + 84/160 = 154/160
  5. 154/160 simplified gives 77/80
  6. So, 14/32 + 21/40 = 77/80

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