Add 56/70 and 6/64
56/70 + 6/64 is 143/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
56/70 = 56 × 32/70 × 32 = 1792/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
6/64 = 6 × 35/64 × 35 = 210/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/2240 + 210/2240 = 1792 + 210/2240 = 2002/2240 - 2002/2240 simplified gives 143/160
- So, 56/70 + 6/64 = 143/160
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