Add 60/64 and 5/18
60/64 + 5/18 is 175/144.
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,
60/64 = 60 × 9/64 × 9 = 540/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
5/18 = 5 × 32/18 × 32 = 160/576 - Add the two like fractions:
540/576 + 160/576 = 540 + 160/576 = 700/576 - 700/576 simplified gives 175/144
- So, 60/64 + 5/18 = 175/144
In mixed form: 131/144
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