Add 18/5 and 7/64
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 7/64
18/5 + 7/64 is 1187/320.
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,
7/64 = 7 × 5/64 × 5 = 35/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/320 + 35/320 = 1152 + 35/320 = 1187/320 - So, 18/5 + 7/64 = 1187/320
In mixed form: 3227/320
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