Add 40/5 and 15/64
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 15/64
40/5 + 15/64 is 527/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
40/5 = 40 × 64/5 × 64 = 2560/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320 - Add the two like fractions:
2560/320 + 75/320 = 2560 + 75/320 = 2635/320 - 2635/320 simplified gives 527/64
- So, 40/5 + 15/64 = 527/64
In mixed form: 815/64
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