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Add 7/64 and 8/7

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

7/64 + 8/7 is 561/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 7 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    7/64 = 7 × 7/64 × 7 = 49/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    8/7 = 8 × 64/7 × 64 = 512/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/448 + 512/448 = 49 + 512/448 = 561/448
  5. So, 7/64 + 8/7 = 561/448
    In mixed form: 1113/448

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