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Add 75/35 and 9/64

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 9/64

75/35 + 9/64 is 1023/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    75/35 = 75 × 64/35 × 64 = 4800/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    9/64 = 9 × 35/64 × 35 = 315/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/2240 + 315/2240 = 4800 + 315/2240 = 5115/2240
  5. 5115/2240 simplified gives 1023/448
  6. So, 75/35 + 9/64 = 1023/448
    In mixed form: 2127/448

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