Add 40/64 and 6/90
40/64 + 6/90 is 83/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 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 90 × 32 = 2880,
6/90 = 6 × 32/90 × 32 = 192/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2880 + 192/2880 = 1800 + 192/2880 = 1992/2880 - 1992/2880 simplified gives 83/120
- So, 40/64 + 6/90 = 83/120
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