Add 3/18 and 60/64
3/18 + 60/64 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
3/18 = 3 × 32/18 × 32 = 96/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
60/64 = 60 × 9/64 × 9 = 540/576 - Add the two like fractions:
96/576 + 540/576 = 96 + 540/576 = 636/576 - 636/576 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 3/18 + 60/64 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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