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Add 36/64 and 35/40

36/64 + 35/40 is 23/16.

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,
    36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    35/40 = 35 × 8/40 × 8 = 280/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/320 + 280/320 = 180 + 280/320 = 460/320
  5. 460/320 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 36/64 + 35/40 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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