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Add 32/40 and 42/18

1st number: 32/40, 2nd number: 2 6/18

32/40 + 42/18 is 47/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 18 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    42/18 = 42 × 20/18 × 20 = 840/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/360 + 840/360 = 288 + 840/360 = 1128/360
  5. 1128/360 simplified gives 47/15
  6. So, 32/40 + 42/18 = 47/15
    In mixed form: 32/15

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