Add 32/40 and 14/48
32/40 + 14/48 is 131/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
32/40 = 32 × 6/40 × 6 = 192/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Add the two like fractions:
192/240 + 70/240 = 192 + 70/240 = 262/240 - 262/240 simplified gives 131/120
- So, 32/40 + 14/48 = 131/120
In mixed form: 111/120
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