Add 40/90 and 30/64
40/90 + 30/64 is 263/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
40/90 = 40 × 32/90 × 32 = 1280/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
30/64 = 30 × 45/64 × 45 = 1350/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/2880 + 1350/2880 = 1280 + 1350/2880 = 2630/2880 - 2630/2880 simplified gives 263/288
- So, 40/90 + 30/64 = 263/288
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