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Add 7/40 and 10/32

7/40 + 10/32 is 39/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    7/40 = 7 × 4/40 × 4 = 28/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/160 + 50/160 = 28 + 50/160 = 78/160
  5. 78/160 simplified gives 39/80
  6. So, 7/40 + 10/32 = 39/80

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