Add 54/6 and 60/64
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 60/64
54/6 + 60/64 is 159/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
54/6 = 54 × 32/6 × 32 = 1728/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/192 + 180/192 = 1728 + 180/192 = 1908/192 - 1908/192 simplified gives 159/16
- So, 54/6 + 60/64 = 159/16
In mixed form: 915/16
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