Add 8/32 and 2/40
8/32 + 2/40 is 3/10.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
2/40 = 2 × 4/40 × 4 = 8/160 - Add the two like fractions:
40/160 + 8/160 = 40 + 8/160 = 48/160 - 48/160 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 8/32 + 2/40 = 3/10
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