Add 70/32 and 18/40
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 18/40
70/32 + 18/40 is 211/80.
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,
70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
18/40 = 18 × 4/40 × 4 = 72/160 - Add the two like fractions:
350/160 + 72/160 = 350 + 72/160 = 422/160 - 422/160 simplified gives 211/80
- So, 70/32 + 18/40 = 211/80
In mixed form: 251/80
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