Add 5/9 and 6/64
5/9 + 6/64 is 187/288.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576 - Add the two like fractions:
320/576 + 54/576 = 320 + 54/576 = 374/576 - 374/576 simplified gives 187/288
- So, 5/9 + 6/64 = 187/288
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