Add 56/64 and 6/18
56/64 + 6/18 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
56/64 = 56 × 9/64 × 9 = 504/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
6/18 = 6 × 32/18 × 32 = 192/576 - Add the two like fractions:
504/576 + 192/576 = 504 + 192/576 = 696/576 - 696/576 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 56/64 + 6/18 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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