Add 9/40 and 30/32
9/40 + 30/32 is 93/80.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 4/40 × 4 = 36/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160 - Add the two like fractions:
36/160 + 150/160 = 36 + 150/160 = 186/160 - 186/160 simplified gives 93/80
- So, 9/40 + 30/32 = 93/80
In mixed form: 113/80
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