Add 56/9 and 64/10
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 6 4/10
56/9 + 64/10 is 568/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
56/9 = 56 × 10/9 × 10 = 560/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
64/10 = 64 × 9/10 × 9 = 576/90 - Add the two like fractions:
560/90 + 576/90 = 560 + 576/90 = 1136/90 - 1136/90 simplified gives 568/45
- So, 56/9 + 64/10 = 568/45
In mixed form: 1228/45
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