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Add 3/32 and 40/35

1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 5/35

3/32 + 40/35 is 277/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    3/32 = 3 × 35/32 × 35 = 105/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    40/35 = 40 × 32/35 × 32 = 1280/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/1120 + 1280/1120 = 105 + 1280/1120 = 1385/1120
  5. 1385/1120 simplified gives 277/224
  6. So, 3/32 + 40/35 = 277/224
    In mixed form: 153/224

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