Add 40/7 and 4/64
1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 4/64
40/7 + 4/64 is 647/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
40/7 = 40 × 64/7 × 64 = 2560/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
4/64 = 4 × 7/64 × 7 = 28/448 - Add the two like fractions:
2560/448 + 28/448 = 2560 + 28/448 = 2588/448 - 2588/448 simplified gives 647/112
- So, 40/7 + 4/64 = 647/112
In mixed form: 587/112
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