Add 5/64 and 6/48
5/64 + 6/48 is 13/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 48 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
5/64 = 5 × 3/64 × 3 = 15/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
6/48 = 6 × 4/48 × 4 = 24/192 - Add the two like fractions:
15/192 + 24/192 = 15 + 24/192 = 39/192 - 39/192 simplified gives 13/64
- So, 5/64 + 6/48 = 13/64
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