Add 32/40 and 3/7
32/40 + 3/7 is 43/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
32/40 = 32 × 7/40 × 7 = 224/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
3/7 = 3 × 40/7 × 40 = 120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
224/280 + 120/280 = 224 + 120/280 = 344/280 - 344/280 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 32/40 + 3/7 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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