Add 36/40 and 12/32
36/40 + 12/32 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
36/40 = 36 × 4/40 × 4 = 144/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
144/160 + 60/160 = 144 + 60/160 = 204/160 - 204/160 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 36/40 + 12/32 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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