Add 36/40 and 5/32
36/40 + 5/32 is 169/160.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Add the two like fractions:
144/160 + 25/160 = 144 + 25/160 = 169/160 - So, 36/40 + 5/32 = 169/160
In mixed form: 19/160
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