Add 64/40 and 7/45
1st number: 1 24/40, 2nd number: 7/45
64/40 + 7/45 is 79/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/360 + 56/360 = 576 + 56/360 = 632/360 - 632/360 simplified gives 79/45
- So, 64/40 + 7/45 = 79/45
In mixed form: 134/45
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