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Add 40/5 and 24/32

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 24/32

40/5 + 24/32 is 35/4.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    40/5 = 40 × 32/5 × 32 = 1280/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/160 + 120/160 = 1280 + 120/160 = 1400/160
  5. 1400/160 simplified gives 35/4
  6. So, 40/5 + 24/32 = 35/4
    In mixed form: 83/4

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