Add 3/64 and 8/40
3/64 + 8/40 is 79/320.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 8/40 × 8 = 64/320 - Add the two like fractions:
15/320 + 64/320 = 15 + 64/320 = 79/320 - So, 3/64 + 8/40 = 79/320
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