Add 70/64 and 2/40
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 2/40
70/64 + 2/40 is 183/160.
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,
70/64 = 70 × 5/64 × 5 = 350/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
2/40 = 2 × 8/40 × 8 = 16/320 - Add the two like fractions:
350/320 + 16/320 = 350 + 16/320 = 366/320 - 366/320 simplified gives 183/160
- So, 70/64 + 2/40 = 183/160
In mixed form: 123/160
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