Add 40/64 and 30/90
40/64 + 30/90 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
40/64 = 40 × 45/64 × 45 = 1800/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
30/90 = 30 × 32/90 × 32 = 960/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2880 + 960/2880 = 1800 + 960/2880 = 2760/2880 - 2760/2880 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 40/64 + 30/90 = 23/24
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