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Add 24/32 and 9/40

24/32 + 9/40 is 39/40.

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,
    24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    9/40 = 9 × 4/40 × 4 = 36/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/160 + 36/160 = 120 + 36/160 = 156/160
  5. 156/160 simplified gives 39/40
  6. So, 24/32 + 9/40 = 39/40

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