Add 84/32 and 7/40
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 7/40
84/32 + 7/40 is 14/5.
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,
84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
7/40 = 7 × 4/40 × 4 = 28/160 - Add the two like fractions:
420/160 + 28/160 = 420 + 28/160 = 448/160 - 448/160 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 84/32 + 7/40 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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