Add 16/3 and 9/64
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 9/64
16/3 + 9/64 is 1051/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
16/3 = 16 × 64/3 × 64 = 1024/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/192 + 27/192 = 1024 + 27/192 = 1051/192 - So, 16/3 + 9/64 = 1051/192
In mixed form: 591/192
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