Add 5/9 and 54/64
5/9 + 54/64 is 403/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
5/9 = 5 × 64/9 × 64 = 320/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
54/64 = 54 × 9/64 × 9 = 486/576 - Add the two like fractions:
320/576 + 486/576 = 320 + 486/576 = 806/576 - 806/576 simplified gives 403/288
- So, 5/9 + 54/64 = 403/288
In mixed form: 1115/288
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