Add 56/64 and 3/7
56/64 + 3/7 is 73/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 7 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
56/64 = 56 × 7/64 × 7 = 392/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
3/7 = 3 × 64/7 × 64 = 192/448 - Add the two like fractions:
392/448 + 192/448 = 392 + 192/448 = 584/448 - 584/448 simplified gives 73/56
- So, 56/64 + 3/7 = 73/56
In mixed form: 117/56
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