Add 36/32 and 15/40
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 15/40
36/32 + 15/40 is 3/2.
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,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
15/40 = 15 × 4/40 × 4 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
180/160 + 60/160 = 180 + 60/160 = 240/160 - 240/160 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 36/32 + 15/40 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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