Add 2/5 and 60/64
2/5 + 60/64 is 107/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
2/5 = 2 × 64/5 × 64 = 128/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
60/64 = 60 × 5/64 × 5 = 300/320 - Add the two like fractions:
128/320 + 300/320 = 128 + 300/320 = 428/320 - 428/320 simplified gives 107/80
- So, 2/5 + 60/64 = 107/80
In mixed form: 127/80
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