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Add 40/32 and 84/80

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 1 4/80

40/32 + 84/80 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 80 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 80 × 2 = 160,
    84/80 = 84 × 2/80 × 2 = 168/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/160 + 168/160 = 200 + 168/160 = 368/160
  5. 368/160 simplified gives 23/10
  6. So, 40/32 + 84/80 = 23/10
    In mixed form: 23/10

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