Add 18/9 and 20/64
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 20/64
18/9 + 20/64 is 37/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
18/9 = 18 × 64/9 × 64 = 1152/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
20/64 = 20 × 9/64 × 9 = 180/576 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/576 + 180/576 = 1152 + 180/576 = 1332/576 - 1332/576 simplified gives 37/16
- So, 18/9 + 20/64 = 37/16
In mixed form: 25/16
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