Add 2/32 and 40/75
2/32 + 40/75 is 143/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
2/32 = 2 × 75/32 × 75 = 150/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
40/75 = 40 × 32/75 × 32 = 1280/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2400 + 1280/2400 = 150 + 1280/2400 = 1430/2400 - 1430/2400 simplified gives 143/240
- So, 2/32 + 40/75 = 143/240
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