Add 40/10 and 8/32
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 8/32
40/10 + 8/32 is 17/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
40/10 = 40 × 16/10 × 16 = 640/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Add the two like fractions:
640/160 + 40/160 = 640 + 40/160 = 680/160 - 680/160 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 40/10 + 8/32 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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