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Add 9/40 and 5/32

9/40 + 5/32 is 61/160.

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,
    5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/160 + 25/160 = 36 + 25/160 = 61/160
  5. So, 9/40 + 5/32 = 61/160

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