Add 35/64 and 12/40
35/64 + 12/40 is 271/320.
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,
35/64 = 35 × 5/64 × 5 = 175/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
12/40 = 12 × 8/40 × 8 = 96/320 - Add the two like fractions:
175/320 + 96/320 = 175 + 96/320 = 271/320 - So, 35/64 + 12/40 = 271/320
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