Add 72/5 and 9/64
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 9/64
72/5 + 9/64 is 4653/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
72/5 = 72 × 64/5 × 64 = 4608/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320 - Add the two like fractions:
4608/320 + 45/320 = 4608 + 45/320 = 4653/320 - So, 72/5 + 9/64 = 4653/320
In mixed form: 14173/320
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