Add 5/64 and 70/72
5/64 + 70/72 is 605/576.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 72 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
5/64 = 5 × 9/64 × 9 = 45/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
70/72 = 70 × 8/72 × 8 = 560/576 - Add the two like fractions:
45/576 + 560/576 = 45 + 560/576 = 605/576 - So, 5/64 + 70/72 = 605/576
In mixed form: 129/576
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