Add 40/50 and 12/32
40/50 + 12/32 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
40/50 = 40 × 16/50 × 16 = 640/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
12/32 = 12 × 25/32 × 25 = 300/800 - Add the two like fractions:
640/800 + 300/800 = 640 + 300/800 = 940/800 - 940/800 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 40/50 + 12/32 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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