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Add 5/64 and 40/56

5/64 + 40/56 is 355/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    5/64 = 5 × 7/64 × 7 = 35/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
    40/56 = 40 × 8/56 × 8 = 320/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/448 + 320/448 = 35 + 320/448 = 355/448
  5. So, 5/64 + 40/56 = 355/448

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