Add 6/18 and 18/64
6/18 + 18/64 is 59/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
6/18 = 6 × 32/18 × 32 = 192/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
18/64 = 18 × 9/64 × 9 = 162/576 - Add the two like fractions:
192/576 + 162/576 = 192 + 162/576 = 354/576 - 354/576 simplified gives 59/96
- So, 6/18 + 18/64 = 59/96
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