Add 42/32 and 10/40
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 10/40
42/32 + 10/40 is 25/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
10/40 = 10 × 4/40 × 4 = 40/160 - Add the two like fractions:
210/160 + 40/160 = 210 + 40/160 = 250/160 - 250/160 simplified gives 25/16
- So, 42/32 + 10/40 = 25/16
In mixed form: 19/16
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