Add 36/64 and 42/40
1st number: 36/64, 2nd number: 1 2/40
36/64 + 42/40 is 129/80.
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,
42/40 = 42 × 8/40 × 8 = 336/320 - Add the two like fractions:
180/320 + 336/320 = 180 + 336/320 = 516/320 - 516/320 simplified gives 129/80
- So, 36/64 + 42/40 = 129/80
In mixed form: 149/80
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