Add 32/14 and 56/40
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 1 16/40
32/14 + 56/40 is 129/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
32/14 = 32 × 20/14 × 20 = 640/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280 - Add the two like fractions:
640/280 + 392/280 = 640 + 392/280 = 1032/280 - 1032/280 simplified gives 129/35
- So, 32/14 + 56/40 = 129/35
In mixed form: 324/35
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