Add 32/24 and 1/40
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 1/40
32/24 + 1/40 is 163/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 3/120 = 160 + 3/120 = 163/120 - So, 32/24 + 1/40 = 163/120
In mixed form: 143/120
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