Add 40/30 and 6/64
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 6/64
40/30 + 6/64 is 137/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
40/30 = 40 × 32/30 × 32 = 1280/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
6/64 = 6 × 15/64 × 15 = 90/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/960 + 90/960 = 1280 + 90/960 = 1370/960 - 1370/960 simplified gives 137/96
- So, 40/30 + 6/64 = 137/96
In mixed form: 141/96
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