Add 18/64 and 6/56
18/64 + 6/56 is 87/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 56 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
18/64 = 18 × 7/64 × 7 = 126/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
6/56 = 6 × 8/56 × 8 = 48/448 - Add the two like fractions:
126/448 + 48/448 = 126 + 48/448 = 174/448 - 174/448 simplified gives 87/224
- So, 18/64 + 6/56 = 87/224
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