Add 18/6 and 20/64
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 20/64
18/6 + 20/64 is 53/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
18/6 = 18 × 32/6 × 32 = 576/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192 - Add the two like fractions:
576/192 + 60/192 = 576 + 60/192 = 636/192 - 636/192 simplified gives 53/16
- So, 18/6 + 20/64 = 53/16
In mixed form: 35/16
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