Add 75/64 and 5/54
1st number: 1 11/64, 2nd number: 5/54
75/64 + 5/54 is 2185/1728.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
75/64 = 75 × 27/64 × 27 = 2025/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
5/54 = 5 × 32/54 × 32 = 160/1728 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/1728 + 160/1728 = 2025 + 160/1728 = 2185/1728 - So, 75/64 + 5/54 = 2185/1728
In mixed form: 1457/1728
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