Add 64/40 and 9/60
1st number: 1 24/40, 2nd number: 9/60
64/40 + 9/60 is 7/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
64/40 = 64 × 3/40 × 3 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 18/120 = 192 + 18/120 = 210/120 - 210/120 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 64/40 + 9/60 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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