Add 32/40 and 8/6
1st number: 32/40, 2nd number: 1 2/6
32/40 + 8/6 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
8/6 = 8 × 20/6 × 20 = 160/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 160/120 = 96 + 160/120 = 256/120 - 256/120 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 32/40 + 8/6 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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