Add 6/32 and 5/40
6/32 + 5/40 is 5/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
5/40 = 5 × 4/40 × 4 = 20/160 - Add the two like fractions:
30/160 + 20/160 = 30 + 20/160 = 50/160 - 50/160 simplified gives 5/16
- So, 6/32 + 5/40 = 5/16
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