Add 5/64 and 40/30
1st number: 5/64, 2nd number: 1 10/30
5/64 + 40/30 is 271/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 30 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
5/64 = 5 × 15/64 × 15 = 75/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
40/30 = 40 × 32/30 × 32 = 1280/960 - Add the two like fractions:
75/960 + 1280/960 = 75 + 1280/960 = 1355/960 - 1355/960 simplified gives 271/192
- So, 5/64 + 40/30 = 271/192
In mixed form: 179/192
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