Add 6/7 and 36/64
6/7 + 36/64 is 159/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
6/7 = 6 × 64/7 × 64 = 384/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
36/64 = 36 × 7/64 × 7 = 252/448 - Add the two like fractions:
384/448 + 252/448 = 384 + 252/448 = 636/448 - 636/448 simplified gives 159/112
- So, 6/7 + 36/64 = 159/112
In mixed form: 147/112
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