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Add 35/64 and 6/40

35/64 + 6/40 is 223/320.

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,
    35/64 = 35 × 5/64 × 5 = 175/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    6/40 = 6 × 8/40 × 8 = 48/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/320 + 48/320 = 175 + 48/320 = 223/320
  5. So, 35/64 + 6/40 = 223/320

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