Add 84/40 and 3/64
1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 3/64
84/40 + 3/64 is 687/320.
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,
84/40 = 84 × 8/40 × 8 = 672/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320 - Add the two like fractions:
672/320 + 15/320 = 672 + 15/320 = 687/320 - So, 84/40 + 3/64 = 687/320
In mixed form: 247/320
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