Add 5/25 and 8/64
5/25 + 8/64 is 13/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
5/25 = 5 × 64/25 × 64 = 320/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
8/64 = 8 × 25/64 × 25 = 200/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1600 + 200/1600 = 320 + 200/1600 = 520/1600 - 520/1600 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 5/25 + 8/64 = 13/40
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