Add 18/5 and 10/64
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 10/64
18/5 + 10/64 is 601/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
18/5 = 18 × 64/5 × 64 = 1152/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
10/64 = 10 × 5/64 × 5 = 50/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/320 + 50/320 = 1152 + 50/320 = 1202/320 - 1202/320 simplified gives 601/160
- So, 18/5 + 10/64 = 601/160
In mixed form: 3121/160
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