Add 64/8 and 8/18
1st number: 8 0/8, 2nd number: 8/18
64/8 + 8/18 is 76/9.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 4/18 × 4 = 32/72 - Add the two like fractions:
576/72 + 32/72 = 576 + 32/72 = 608/72 - 608/72 simplified gives 76/9
- So, 64/8 + 8/18 = 76/9
In mixed form: 84/9
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