Add 75/32 and 4/40
1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 4/40
75/32 + 4/40 is 391/160.
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,
75/32 = 75 × 5/32 × 5 = 375/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
4/40 = 4 × 4/40 × 4 = 16/160 - Add the two like fractions:
375/160 + 16/160 = 375 + 16/160 = 391/160 - So, 75/32 + 4/40 = 391/160
In mixed form: 271/160
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