Add 3/64 and 40/60
3/64 + 40/60 is 137/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
3/64 = 3 × 15/64 × 15 = 45/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
40/60 = 40 × 16/60 × 16 = 640/960 - Add the two like fractions:
45/960 + 640/960 = 45 + 640/960 = 685/960 - 685/960 simplified gives 137/192
- So, 3/64 + 40/60 = 137/192
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