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Add 4/64 and 7/40

4/64 + 7/40 is 19/80.

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,
    4/64 = 4 × 5/64 × 5 = 20/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    7/40 = 7 × 8/40 × 8 = 56/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/320 + 56/320 = 20 + 56/320 = 76/320
  5. 76/320 simplified gives 19/80
  6. So, 4/64 + 7/40 = 19/80

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