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Add 27/32 and 8/40

27/32 + 8/40 is 167/160.

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,
    27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    8/40 = 8 × 4/40 × 4 = 32/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/160 + 32/160 = 135 + 32/160 = 167/160
  5. So, 27/32 + 8/40 = 167/160
    In mixed form: 17/160

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