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Add 1/40 and 5/64

1/40 + 5/64 is 33/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    1/40 = 1 × 8/40 × 8 = 8/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    5/64 = 5 × 5/64 × 5 = 25/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/320 + 25/320 = 8 + 25/320 = 33/320
  5. So, 1/40 + 5/64 = 33/320

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