Add 64/40 and 7/9
1st number: 1 24/40, 2nd number: 7/9
64/40 + 7/9 is 107/45.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 40/9 × 40 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/360 + 280/360 = 576 + 280/360 = 856/360 - 856/360 simplified gives 107/45
- So, 64/40 + 7/9 = 107/45
In mixed form: 217/45
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