Add 56/64 and 3/70
56/64 + 3/70 is 257/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
56/64 = 56 × 35/64 × 35 = 1960/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
3/70 = 3 × 32/70 × 32 = 96/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/2240 + 96/2240 = 1960 + 96/2240 = 2056/2240 - 2056/2240 simplified gives 257/280
- So, 56/64 + 3/70 = 257/280
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