Add 40/64 and 7/10
40/64 + 7/10 is 53/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
40/64 = 40 × 5/64 × 5 = 200/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
7/10 = 7 × 32/10 × 32 = 224/320 - Add the two like fractions:
200/320 + 224/320 = 200 + 224/320 = 424/320 - 424/320 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 40/64 + 7/10 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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