Add 80/40 and 45/64
1st number: 2 0/40, 2nd number: 45/64
80/40 + 45/64 is 173/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
80/40 = 80 × 8/40 × 8 = 640/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
45/64 = 45 × 5/64 × 5 = 225/320 - Add the two like fractions:
640/320 + 225/320 = 640 + 225/320 = 865/320 - 865/320 simplified gives 173/64
- So, 80/40 + 45/64 = 173/64
In mixed form: 245/64
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