Add 36/40 and 12/64
36/40 + 12/64 is 87/80.
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,
36/40 = 36 × 8/40 × 8 = 288/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320 - Add the two like fractions:
288/320 + 60/320 = 288 + 60/320 = 348/320 - 348/320 simplified gives 87/80
- So, 36/40 + 12/64 = 87/80
In mixed form: 17/80
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