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Add 6/32 and 63/40

1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 23/40

6/32 + 63/40 is 141/80.

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,
    6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    63/40 = 63 × 4/40 × 4 = 252/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/160 + 252/160 = 30 + 252/160 = 282/160
  5. 282/160 simplified gives 141/80
  6. So, 6/32 + 63/40 = 141/80
    In mixed form: 161/80

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