Add 8/40 and 6/32
8/40 + 6/32 is 31/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
8/40 = 8 × 4/40 × 4 = 32/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160 - Add the two like fractions:
32/160 + 30/160 = 32 + 30/160 = 62/160 - 62/160 simplified gives 31/80
- So, 8/40 + 6/32 = 31/80
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