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Add 3/64 and 9/40

3/64 + 9/40 is 87/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    9/40 = 9 × 8/40 × 8 = 72/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/320 + 72/320 = 15 + 72/320 = 87/320
  5. So, 3/64 + 9/40 = 87/320

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