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Add 30/32 and 5/40

30/32 + 5/40 is 17/16.

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,
    30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    5/40 = 5 × 4/40 × 4 = 20/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/160 + 20/160 = 150 + 20/160 = 170/160
  5. 170/160 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 30/32 + 5/40 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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