Add 36/72 and 40/64
36/72 + 40/64 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
36/72 = 36 × 8/72 × 8 = 288/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
40/64 = 40 × 9/64 × 9 = 360/576 - Add the two like fractions:
288/576 + 360/576 = 288 + 360/576 = 648/576 - 648/576 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 36/72 + 40/64 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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