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Add 40/32 and 7/5

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 1 2/5

40/32 + 7/5 is 53/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    7/5 = 7 × 32/5 × 32 = 224/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/160 + 224/160 = 200 + 224/160 = 424/160
  5. 424/160 simplified gives 53/20
  6. So, 40/32 + 7/5 = 53/20
    In mixed form: 213/20

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