Add 9/2 and 32/40
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 32/40
9/2 + 32/40 is 53/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
9/2 = 9 × 20/2 × 20 = 180/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
32/40 = 32 × 1/40 × 1 = 32/40 - Add the two like fractions:
180/40 + 32/40 = 180 + 32/40 = 212/40 - 212/40 simplified gives 53/10
- So, 9/2 + 32/40 = 53/10
In mixed form: 53/10
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