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Add 5/32 and 40/63

5/32 + 40/63 is 1595/2016.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    5/32 = 5 × 63/32 × 63 = 315/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    40/63 = 40 × 32/63 × 32 = 1280/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/2016 + 1280/2016 = 315 + 1280/2016 = 1595/2016
  5. So, 5/32 + 40/63 = 1595/2016

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