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Add 4/40 and 6/32

4/40 + 6/32 is 23/80.

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,
    4/40 = 4 × 4/40 × 4 = 16/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/160 + 30/160 = 16 + 30/160 = 46/160
  5. 46/160 simplified gives 23/80
  6. So, 4/40 + 6/32 = 23/80

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