Add 64/40 and 5/9
1st number: 1 24/40, 2nd number: 5/9
64/40 + 5/9 is 97/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
64/40 = 64 × 9/40 × 9 = 576/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
5/9 = 5 × 40/9 × 40 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/360 + 200/360 = 576 + 200/360 = 776/360 - 776/360 simplified gives 97/45
- So, 64/40 + 5/9 = 97/45
In mixed form: 27/45
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