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Add 40/64 and 36/45

40/64 + 36/45 is 57/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    40/64 = 40 × 45/64 × 45 = 1800/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    36/45 = 36 × 64/45 × 64 = 2304/2880
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/2880 + 2304/2880 = 1800 + 2304/2880 = 4104/2880
  5. 4104/2880 simplified gives 57/40
  6. So, 40/64 + 36/45 = 57/40
    In mixed form: 117/40

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