Add 2/40 and 63/64
2/40 + 63/64 is 331/320.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 8/40 × 8 = 16/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
63/64 = 63 × 5/64 × 5 = 315/320 - Add the two like fractions:
16/320 + 315/320 = 16 + 315/320 = 331/320 - So, 2/40 + 63/64 = 331/320
In mixed form: 111/320
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