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Add 5/32 and 75/40

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 1 35/40

5/32 + 75/40 is 65/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    75/40 = 75 × 4/40 × 4 = 300/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/160 + 300/160 = 25 + 300/160 = 325/160
  5. 325/160 simplified gives 65/32
  6. So, 5/32 + 75/40 = 65/32
    In mixed form: 21/32

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