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Add 10/9 and 6/64

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 6/64

10/9 + 6/64 is 347/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    10/9 = 10 × 64/9 × 64 = 640/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/576 + 54/576 = 640 + 54/576 = 694/576
  5. 694/576 simplified gives 347/288
  6. So, 10/9 + 6/64 = 347/288
    In mixed form: 159/288

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