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Add 7/32 and 40/5

1st number: 7/32, 2nd number: 8 0/5

7/32 + 40/5 is 263/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    40/5 = 40 × 32/5 × 32 = 1280/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/160 + 1280/160 = 35 + 1280/160 = 1315/160
  5. 1315/160 simplified gives 263/32
  6. So, 7/32 + 40/5 = 263/32
    In mixed form: 87/32

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