Add 40/64 and 36/45
40/64 + 36/45 is 57/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
40/64 = 40 × 45/64 × 45 = 1800/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
36/45 = 36 × 64/45 × 64 = 2304/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2880 + 2304/2880 = 1800 + 2304/2880 = 4104/2880 - 4104/2880 simplified gives 57/40
- So, 40/64 + 36/45 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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