Add 32/75 and 30/40
32/75 + 30/40 is 353/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
32/75 = 32 × 8/75 × 8 = 256/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
30/40 = 30 × 15/40 × 15 = 450/600 - Add the two like fractions:
256/600 + 450/600 = 256 + 450/600 = 706/600 - 706/600 simplified gives 353/300
- So, 32/75 + 30/40 = 353/300
In mixed form: 153/300
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