Add 32/40 and 6/64
32/40 + 6/64 is 143/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
32/40 = 32 × 8/40 × 8 = 256/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Add the two like fractions:
256/320 + 30/320 = 256 + 30/320 = 286/320 - 286/320 simplified gives 143/160
- So, 32/40 + 6/64 = 143/160
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