Add 32/40 and 15/9
1st number: 32/40, 2nd number: 1 6/9
32/40 + 15/9 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
15/9 = 15 × 40/9 × 40 = 600/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 600/360 = 288 + 600/360 = 888/360 - 888/360 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 32/40 + 15/9 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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