Add 48/32 and 9/40
1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 9/40
48/32 + 9/40 is 69/40.
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,
48/32 = 48 × 5/32 × 5 = 240/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
9/40 = 9 × 4/40 × 4 = 36/160 - Add the two like fractions:
240/160 + 36/160 = 240 + 36/160 = 276/160 - 276/160 simplified gives 69/40
- So, 48/32 + 9/40 = 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40
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