Add 32/4 and 40/3
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 13 1/3
32/4 + 40/3 is 64/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
32/4 = 32 × 3/4 × 3 = 96/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
40/3 = 40 × 4/3 × 4 = 160/12 - Add the two like fractions:
96/12 + 160/12 = 96 + 160/12 = 256/12 - 256/12 simplified gives 64/3
- So, 32/4 + 40/3 = 64/3
In mixed form: 211/3
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