Add 5/32 and 15/40
5/32 + 15/40 is 17/32.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
15/40 = 15 × 4/40 × 4 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
25/160 + 60/160 = 25 + 60/160 = 85/160 - 85/160 simplified gives 17/32
- So, 5/32 + 15/40 = 17/32
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