Add 24/40 and 4/64
24/40 + 4/64 is 53/80.
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,
24/40 = 24 × 8/40 × 8 = 192/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
4/64 = 4 × 5/64 × 5 = 20/320 - Add the two like fractions:
192/320 + 20/320 = 192 + 20/320 = 212/320 - 212/320 simplified gives 53/80
- So, 24/40 + 4/64 = 53/80
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