Add 64/18 and 9/16
1st number: 3 10/18, 2nd number: 9/16
64/18 + 9/16 is 593/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
64/18 = 64 × 8/18 × 8 = 512/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144 - Add the two like fractions:
512/144 + 81/144 = 512 + 81/144 = 593/144 - So, 64/18 + 9/16 = 593/144
In mixed form: 417/144
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