Add 4/36 and 4/64
4/36 + 4/64 is 25/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
4/36 = 4 × 16/36 × 16 = 64/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576 - Add the two like fractions:
64/576 + 36/576 = 64 + 36/576 = 100/576 - 100/576 simplified gives 25/144
- So, 4/36 + 4/64 = 25/144
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