Add 5/64 and 40/56
5/64 + 40/56 is 355/448.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 56 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
5/64 = 5 × 7/64 × 7 = 35/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
40/56 = 40 × 8/56 × 8 = 320/448 - Add the two like fractions:
35/448 + 320/448 = 35 + 320/448 = 355/448 - So, 5/64 + 40/56 = 355/448
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