Add 70/64 and 14/60
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 14/60
70/64 + 14/60 is 637/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
70/64 = 70 × 15/64 × 15 = 1050/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
14/60 = 14 × 16/60 × 16 = 224/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/960 + 224/960 = 1050 + 224/960 = 1274/960 - 1274/960 simplified gives 637/480
- So, 70/64 + 14/60 = 637/480
In mixed form: 1157/480
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