Add 40/5 and 42/64
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 42/64
40/5 + 42/64 is 277/32.
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,
42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320 - Add the two like fractions:
2560/320 + 210/320 = 2560 + 210/320 = 2770/320 - 2770/320 simplified gives 277/32
- So, 40/5 + 42/64 = 277/32
In mixed form: 821/32
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