Add 54/64 and 8/9
54/64 + 8/9 is 499/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
54/64 = 54 × 9/64 × 9 = 486/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
8/9 = 8 × 64/9 × 64 = 512/576 - Add the two like fractions:
486/576 + 512/576 = 486 + 512/576 = 998/576 - 998/576 simplified gives 499/288
- So, 54/64 + 8/9 = 499/288
In mixed form: 1211/288
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