Add 5/40 and 3/32
5/40 + 3/32 is 7/32.
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,
5/40 = 5 × 4/40 × 4 = 20/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160 - Add the two like fractions:
20/160 + 15/160 = 20 + 15/160 = 35/160 - 35/160 simplified gives 7/32
- So, 5/40 + 3/32 = 7/32
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