Add 7/36 and 60/64
7/36 + 60/64 is 163/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
7/36 = 7 × 16/36 × 16 = 112/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
60/64 = 60 × 9/64 × 9 = 540/576 - Add the two like fractions:
112/576 + 540/576 = 112 + 540/576 = 652/576 - 652/576 simplified gives 163/144
- So, 7/36 + 60/64 = 163/144
In mixed form: 119/144
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