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Add 2/5 and 4/32

2/5 + 4/32 is 21/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    2/5 = 2 × 32/5 × 32 = 64/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/160 + 20/160 = 64 + 20/160 = 84/160
  5. 84/160 simplified gives 21/40
  6. So, 2/5 + 4/32 = 21/40

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