Add 3/64 and 20/40
3/64 + 20/40 is 35/64.
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,
3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
20/40 = 20 × 8/40 × 8 = 160/320 - Add the two like fractions:
15/320 + 160/320 = 15 + 160/320 = 175/320 - 175/320 simplified gives 35/64
- So, 3/64 + 20/40 = 35/64
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