Add 9/64 and 4/40
9/64 + 4/40 is 77/320.
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,
9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
4/40 = 4 × 8/40 × 8 = 32/320 - Add the two like fractions:
45/320 + 32/320 = 45 + 32/320 = 77/320 - So, 9/64 + 4/40 = 77/320
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