Add 3/64 and 40/45
3/64 + 40/45 is 539/576.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
3/64 = 3 × 45/64 × 45 = 135/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
40/45 = 40 × 64/45 × 64 = 2560/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
135/2880 + 2560/2880 = 135 + 2560/2880 = 2695/2880 - 2695/2880 simplified gives 539/576
- So, 3/64 + 40/45 = 539/576
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