Add 60/40 and 63/64
1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 63/64
60/40 + 63/64 is 159/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
60/40 = 60 × 8/40 × 8 = 480/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
63/64 = 63 × 5/64 × 5 = 315/320 - Add the two like fractions:
480/320 + 315/320 = 480 + 315/320 = 795/320 - 795/320 simplified gives 159/64
- So, 60/40 + 63/64 = 159/64
In mixed form: 231/64
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