Add 36/64 and 3/40
36/64 + 3/40 is 51/80.
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,
36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
3/40 = 3 × 8/40 × 8 = 24/320 - Add the two like fractions:
180/320 + 24/320 = 180 + 24/320 = 204/320 - 204/320 simplified gives 51/80
- So, 36/64 + 3/40 = 51/80
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