Add 35/32 and 50/40
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 1 10/40
35/32 + 50/40 is 75/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
50/40 = 50 × 4/40 × 4 = 200/160 - Add the two like fractions:
175/160 + 200/160 = 175 + 200/160 = 375/160 - 375/160 simplified gives 75/32
- So, 35/32 + 50/40 = 75/32
In mixed form: 211/32
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