Add 7/64 and 27/40
7/64 + 27/40 is 251/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
7/64 = 7 × 5/64 × 5 = 35/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
27/40 = 27 × 8/40 × 8 = 216/320 - Add the two like fractions:
35/320 + 216/320 = 35 + 216/320 = 251/320 - So, 7/64 + 27/40 = 251/320
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