Add 32/2 and 2/40
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 2/40
32/2 + 2/40 is 321/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
32/2 = 32 × 20/2 × 20 = 640/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
2/40 = 2 × 1/40 × 1 = 2/40 - Add the two like fractions:
640/40 + 2/40 = 640 + 2/40 = 642/40 - 642/40 simplified gives 321/20
- So, 32/2 + 2/40 = 321/20
In mixed form: 161/20
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