Add 16/64 and 6/9
16/64 + 6/9 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
16/64 = 16 × 9/64 × 9 = 144/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
6/9 = 6 × 64/9 × 64 = 384/576 - Add the two like fractions:
144/576 + 384/576 = 144 + 384/576 = 528/576 - 528/576 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 16/64 + 6/9 = 11/12
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