Add 18/40 and 2/32
18/40 + 2/32 is 41/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
18/40 = 18 × 4/40 × 4 = 72/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Add the two like fractions:
72/160 + 10/160 = 72 + 10/160 = 82/160 - 82/160 simplified gives 41/80
- So, 18/40 + 2/32 = 41/80
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