Add 1/5 and 8/64
1/5 + 8/64 is 13/40.
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,
1/5 = 1 × 64/5 × 64 = 64/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
8/64 = 8 × 5/64 × 5 = 40/320 - Add the two like fractions:
64/320 + 40/320 = 64 + 40/320 = 104/320 - 104/320 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 1/5 + 8/64 = 13/40
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