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Add 8/32 and 2/40

8/32 + 2/40 is 3/10.

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

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