Add 40/35 and 35/64
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 35/64
40/35 + 35/64 is 757/448.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
40/35 = 40 × 64/35 × 64 = 2560/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
35/64 = 35 × 35/64 × 35 = 1225/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
2560/2240 + 1225/2240 = 2560 + 1225/2240 = 3785/2240 - 3785/2240 simplified gives 757/448
- So, 40/35 + 35/64 = 757/448
In mixed form: 1309/448
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