Add 4/40 and 9/32
4/40 + 9/32 is 61/160.
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,
4/40 = 4 × 4/40 × 4 = 16/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Add the two like fractions:
16/160 + 45/160 = 16 + 45/160 = 61/160 - So, 4/40 + 9/32 = 61/160
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