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Add 72/32 and 3/40

1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 3/40

72/32 + 3/40 is 93/40.

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,
    72/32 = 72 × 5/32 × 5 = 360/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    3/40 = 3 × 4/40 × 4 = 12/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/160 + 12/160 = 360 + 12/160 = 372/160
  5. 372/160 simplified gives 93/40
  6. So, 72/32 + 3/40 = 93/40
    In mixed form: 213/40

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