Add 40/32 and 2/10
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 2/10
40/32 + 2/10 is 29/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 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 10 × 16 = 160,
2/10 = 2 × 16/10 × 16 = 32/160 - Add the two like fractions:
200/160 + 32/160 = 200 + 32/160 = 232/160 - 232/160 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 40/32 + 2/10 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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