Add 32/6 and 56/40
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 1 16/40
32/6 + 56/40 is 101/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
32/6 = 32 × 20/6 × 20 = 640/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120 - Add the two like fractions:
640/120 + 168/120 = 640 + 168/120 = 808/120 - 808/120 simplified gives 101/15
- So, 32/6 + 56/40 = 101/15
In mixed form: 611/15
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