Add 8/64 and 1/40
8/64 + 1/40 is 3/20.
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,
8/64 = 8 × 5/64 × 5 = 40/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
1/40 = 1 × 8/40 × 8 = 8/320 - Add the two like fractions:
40/320 + 8/320 = 40 + 8/320 = 48/320 - 48/320 simplified gives 3/20
- So, 8/64 + 1/40 = 3/20
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