Add 36/32 and 9/40
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 9/40
36/32 + 9/40 is 27/20.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 4/40 × 4 = 36/160 - Add the two like fractions:
180/160 + 36/160 = 180 + 36/160 = 216/160 - 216/160 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 36/32 + 9/40 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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