Add 7/40 and 4/32
7/40 + 4/32 is 3/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
7/40 = 7 × 4/40 × 4 = 28/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Add the two like fractions:
28/160 + 20/160 = 28 + 20/160 = 48/160 - 48/160 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 7/40 + 4/32 = 3/10
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