Add 5/7 and 8/64
5/7 + 8/64 is 47/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
5/7 = 5 × 64/7 × 64 = 320/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
8/64 = 8 × 7/64 × 7 = 56/448 - Add the two like fractions:
320/448 + 56/448 = 320 + 56/448 = 376/448 - 376/448 simplified gives 47/56
- So, 5/7 + 8/64 = 47/56
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