Add 64/45 and 24/40
1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 24/40
64/45 + 24/40 is 91/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
64/45 = 64 × 8/45 × 8 = 512/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
512/360 + 216/360 = 512 + 216/360 = 728/360 - 728/360 simplified gives 91/45
- So, 64/45 + 24/40 = 91/45
In mixed form: 21/45
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