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Add 70/64 and 9/75

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 9/75

70/64 + 9/75 is 971/800.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    70/64 = 70 × 75/64 × 75 = 5250/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    9/75 = 9 × 64/75 × 64 = 576/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5250/4800 + 576/4800 = 5250 + 576/4800 = 5826/4800
  5. 5826/4800 simplified gives 971/800
  6. So, 70/64 + 9/75 = 971/800
    In mixed form: 1171/800

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