Add 6/64 and 4/40
6/64 + 4/40 is 31/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
4/40 = 4 × 8/40 × 8 = 32/320 - Add the two like fractions:
30/320 + 32/320 = 30 + 32/320 = 62/320 - 62/320 simplified gives 31/160
- So, 6/64 + 4/40 = 31/160
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