Add 64/56 and 4/18
1st number: 1 8/56, 2nd number: 4/18
64/56 + 4/18 is 86/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
64/56 = 64 × 9/56 × 9 = 576/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
4/18 = 4 × 28/18 × 28 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
576/504 + 112/504 = 576 + 112/504 = 688/504 - 688/504 simplified gives 86/63
- So, 64/56 + 4/18 = 86/63
In mixed form: 123/63
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