Add 1/9 and 8/64
1/9 + 8/64 is 17/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
1/9 = 1 × 64/9 × 64 = 64/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
8/64 = 8 × 9/64 × 9 = 72/576 - Add the two like fractions:
64/576 + 72/576 = 64 + 72/576 = 136/576 - 136/576 simplified gives 17/72
- So, 1/9 + 8/64 = 17/72
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