Add 10/40 and 18/64
10/40 + 18/64 is 17/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
10/40 = 10 × 8/40 × 8 = 80/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320 - Add the two like fractions:
80/320 + 90/320 = 80 + 90/320 = 170/320 - 170/320 simplified gives 17/32
- So, 10/40 + 18/64 = 17/32
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