Add 40/32 and 1/40
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 1/40
40/32 + 1/40 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
1/40 = 1 × 4/40 × 4 = 4/160 - Add the two like fractions:
200/160 + 4/160 = 200 + 4/160 = 204/160 - 204/160 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 40/32 + 1/40 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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