Add 40/3 and 72/32, Solve 13 1/3 + 2 8/32 as a fraction

Add 40/3 and 72/32

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 2 8/32

40/3 + 72/32 is 187/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
40/3 = 40 × 32/3 × 32 = 1280/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
72/32 = 72 × 3/32 × 3 = 216/96
Add the two like fractions:
1280/96 + 216/96 = 1280 + 216/96 = 1496/96
1496/96 simplified gives 187/12
So, 40/3 + 72/32 = 187/12
In mixed form: 157/12

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