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Add 6/32 and 4/40

6/32 + 4/40 is 23/80.

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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,
   6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   4/40 = 4 × 4/40 × 4 = 16/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/160 + 16/160 = 30 + 16/160 = 46/160
5. 46/160 simplified gives 23/80
6. So, 6/32 + 4/40 = 23/80

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