Add 40/64 and 5/50
40/64 + 5/50 is 29/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
40/64 = 40 × 25/64 × 25 = 1000/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
5/50 = 5 × 32/50 × 32 = 160/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/1600 + 160/1600 = 1000 + 160/1600 = 1160/1600 - 1160/1600 simplified gives 29/40
- So, 40/64 + 5/50 = 29/40
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