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Add 7/64 and 6/5

1st number: 7/64, 2nd number: 1 1/5

7/64 + 6/5 is 419/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 5 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    7/64 = 7 × 5/64 × 5 = 35/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    6/5 = 6 × 64/5 × 64 = 384/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/320 + 384/320 = 35 + 384/320 = 419/320
  5. So, 7/64 + 6/5 = 419/320
    In mixed form: 199/320

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