Add 56/35 and 9/64
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 9/64
56/35 + 9/64 is 557/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
56/35 = 56 × 64/35 × 64 = 3584/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
9/64 = 9 × 35/64 × 35 = 315/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
3584/2240 + 315/2240 = 3584 + 315/2240 = 3899/2240 - 3899/2240 simplified gives 557/320
- So, 56/35 + 9/64 = 557/320
In mixed form: 1237/320
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