Add 40/64 and 6/9
40/64 + 6/9 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 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 9 × 64 = 576,
6/9 = 6 × 64/9 × 64 = 384/576 - Add the two like fractions:
360/576 + 384/576 = 360 + 384/576 = 744/576 - 744/576 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 40/64 + 6/9 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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