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Add 9/40 and 20/32

9/40 + 20/32 is 17/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    9/40 = 9 × 4/40 × 4 = 36/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/160 + 100/160 = 36 + 100/160 = 136/160
  5. 136/160 simplified gives 17/20
  6. So, 9/40 + 20/32 = 17/20

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