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Add 72/32 and 42/40

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

72/32 + 42/40 is 33/10.

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,
    42/40 = 42 × 4/40 × 4 = 168/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/160 + 168/160 = 360 + 168/160 = 528/160
  5. 528/160 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 72/32 + 42/40 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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