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Add 9/7 and 32/40

1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 32/40

9/7 + 32/40 is 73/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    9/7 = 9 × 40/7 × 40 = 360/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    32/40 = 32 × 7/40 × 7 = 224/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/280 + 224/280 = 360 + 224/280 = 584/280
  5. 584/280 simplified gives 73/35
  6. So, 9/7 + 32/40 = 73/35
    In mixed form: 23/35

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