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Add 40/32 and 60/45

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 1 15/45

40/32 + 60/45 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    40/32 = 40 × 45/32 × 45 = 1800/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    60/45 = 60 × 32/45 × 32 = 1920/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/1440 + 1920/1440 = 1800 + 1920/1440 = 3720/1440
  5. 3720/1440 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 40/32 + 60/45 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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