Add 18/40 and 5/64
18/40 + 5/64 is 169/320.
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,
18/40 = 18 × 8/40 × 8 = 144/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
5/64 = 5 × 5/64 × 5 = 25/320 - Add the two like fractions:
144/320 + 25/320 = 144 + 25/320 = 169/320 - So, 18/40 + 5/64 = 169/320
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