Add 32/40 and 3/48
32/40 + 3/48 is 69/80.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Add the two like fractions:
192/240 + 15/240 = 192 + 15/240 = 207/240 - 207/240 simplified gives 69/80
- So, 32/40 + 3/48 = 69/80
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