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Add 8/64 and 1/40

8/64 + 1/40 is 3/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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

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