Add 64/40 and 45/56
1st number: 1 24/40, 2nd number: 45/56
64/40 + 45/56 is 673/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
64/40 = 64 × 7/40 × 7 = 448/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280 - Add the two like fractions:
448/280 + 225/280 = 448 + 225/280 = 673/280 - So, 64/40 + 45/56 = 673/280
In mixed form: 2113/280
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