Add 40/75 and 6/32
40/75 + 6/32 is 173/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
40/75 = 40 × 32/75 × 32 = 1280/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
6/32 = 6 × 75/32 × 75 = 450/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/2400 + 450/2400 = 1280 + 450/2400 = 1730/2400 - 1730/2400 simplified gives 173/240
- So, 40/75 + 6/32 = 173/240
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