Add 40/64 and 6/18
40/64 + 6/18 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
40/64 = 40 × 9/64 × 9 = 360/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
6/18 = 6 × 32/18 × 32 = 192/576 - Add the two like fractions:
360/576 + 192/576 = 360 + 192/576 = 552/576 - 552/576 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 40/64 + 6/18 = 23/24
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