Add 40/6 and 28/64
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 28/64
40/6 + 28/64 is 341/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
40/6 = 40 × 32/6 × 32 = 1280/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
28/64 = 28 × 3/64 × 3 = 84/192 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/192 + 84/192 = 1280 + 84/192 = 1364/192 - 1364/192 simplified gives 341/48
- So, 40/6 + 28/64 = 341/48
In mixed form: 75/48
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