Add 64/8 and 14/18
1st number: 8 0/8, 2nd number: 14/18
64/8 + 14/18 is 79/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
64/8 = 64 × 9/8 × 9 = 576/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
14/18 = 14 × 4/18 × 4 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
576/72 + 56/72 = 576 + 56/72 = 632/72 - 632/72 simplified gives 79/9
- So, 64/8 + 14/18 = 79/9
In mixed form: 87/9
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