Add 1/64 and 54/40
1st number: 1/64, 2nd number: 1 14/40
1/64 + 54/40 is 437/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
1/64 = 1 × 5/64 × 5 = 5/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
54/40 = 54 × 8/40 × 8 = 432/320 - Add the two like fractions:
5/320 + 432/320 = 5 + 432/320 = 437/320 - So, 1/64 + 54/40 = 437/320
In mixed form: 1117/320
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