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Add 45/6 and 32/40

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 32/40

45/6 + 32/40 is 83/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    45/6 = 45 × 20/6 × 20 = 900/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/120 + 96/120 = 900 + 96/120 = 996/120
  5. 996/120 simplified gives 83/10
  6. So, 45/6 + 32/40 = 83/10
    In mixed form: 83/10

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