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Add 36/40 and 6/64

36/40 + 6/64 is 159/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    36/40 = 36 × 8/40 × 8 = 288/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/320 + 30/320 = 288 + 30/320 = 318/320
  5. 318/320 simplified gives 159/160
  6. So, 36/40 + 6/64 = 159/160

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