Add 32/6 and 7/40
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 7/40
32/6 + 7/40 is 661/120.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Add the two like fractions:
640/120 + 21/120 = 640 + 21/120 = 661/120 - So, 32/6 + 7/40 = 661/120
In mixed form: 561/120
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