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Add 36/40 and 24/32

36/40 + 24/32 is 33/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    36/40 = 36 × 4/40 × 4 = 144/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/160 + 120/160 = 144 + 120/160 = 264/160
  5. 264/160 simplified gives 33/20
  6. So, 36/40 + 24/32 = 33/20
    In mixed form: 113/20

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