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Add 14/32 and 63/40

1st number: 14/32, 2nd number: 1 23/40

14/32 + 63/40 is 161/80.

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,
    63/40 = 63 × 4/40 × 4 = 252/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/160 + 252/160 = 70 + 252/160 = 322/160
  5. 322/160 simplified gives 161/80
  6. So, 14/32 + 63/40 = 161/80
    In mixed form: 21/80

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