Add 64/4 and 1/40
1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 1/40
64/4 + 1/40 is 641/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
64/4 = 64 × 10/4 × 10 = 640/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
1/40 = 1 × 1/40 × 1 = 1/40 - Add the two like fractions:
640/40 + 1/40 = 640 + 1/40 = 641/40 - So, 64/4 + 1/40 = 641/40
In mixed form: 161/40
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