Add 48/40 and 12/32
1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 12/32
48/40 + 12/32 is 63/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
48/40 = 48 × 4/40 × 4 = 192/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
192/160 + 60/160 = 192 + 60/160 = 252/160 - 252/160 simplified gives 63/40
- So, 48/40 + 12/32 = 63/40
In mixed form: 123/40
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