Add 32/40 and 28/36
32/40 + 28/36 is 71/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 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 36 × 10 = 360,
28/36 = 28 × 10/36 × 10 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 280/360 = 288 + 280/360 = 568/360 - 568/360 simplified gives 71/45
- So, 32/40 + 28/36 = 71/45
In mixed form: 126/45
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