Add 12/64 and 1/40
12/64 + 1/40 is 17/80.
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,
12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
1/40 = 1 × 8/40 × 8 = 8/320 - Add the two like fractions:
60/320 + 8/320 = 60 + 8/320 = 68/320 - 68/320 simplified gives 17/80
- So, 12/64 + 1/40 = 17/80
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