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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    64/40 = 64 × 9/40 × 9 = 576/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    7/9 = 7 × 40/9 × 40 = 280/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/360 + 280/360 = 576 + 280/360 = 856/360
  5. 856/360 simplified gives 107/45
  6. So, 64/40 + 7/9 = 107/45
    In mixed form: 217/45

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