Add 75/64 and 40/70
1st number: 1 11/64, 2nd number: 40/70
75/64 + 40/70 is 781/448.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
75/64 = 75 × 35/64 × 35 = 2625/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
40/70 = 40 × 32/70 × 32 = 1280/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/2240 + 1280/2240 = 2625 + 1280/2240 = 3905/2240 - 3905/2240 simplified gives 781/448
- So, 75/64 + 40/70 = 781/448
In mixed form: 1333/448
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