Add 36/80 and 9/64
36/80 + 9/64 is 189/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
36/80 = 36 × 4/80 × 4 = 144/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320 - Add the two like fractions:
144/320 + 45/320 = 144 + 45/320 = 189/320 - So, 36/80 + 9/64 = 189/320
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