Add 54/40 and 1/32
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 1/32
54/40 + 1/32 is 221/160.
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,
54/40 = 54 × 4/40 × 4 = 216/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Add the two like fractions:
216/160 + 5/160 = 216 + 5/160 = 221/160 - So, 54/40 + 1/32 = 221/160
In mixed form: 161/160
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