Add 40/64 and 3/30
40/64 + 3/30 is 29/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 30 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
40/64 = 40 × 15/64 × 15 = 600/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
3/30 = 3 × 32/30 × 32 = 96/960 - Add the two like fractions:
600/960 + 96/960 = 600 + 96/960 = 696/960 - 696/960 simplified gives 29/40
- So, 40/64 + 3/30 = 29/40
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