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Add 18/32 and 7/40

18/32 + 7/40 is 59/80.

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,
    18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    7/40 = 7 × 4/40 × 4 = 28/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/160 + 28/160 = 90 + 28/160 = 118/160
  5. 118/160 simplified gives 59/80
  6. So, 18/32 + 7/40 = 59/80

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