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Add 28/40 and 24/64

28/40 + 24/64 is 43/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    28/40 = 28 × 8/40 × 8 = 224/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/320 + 120/320 = 224 + 120/320 = 344/320
  5. 344/320 simplified gives 43/40
  6. So, 28/40 + 24/64 = 43/40
    In mixed form: 13/40

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