Add 75/64 and 63/70
1st number: 1 11/64, 2nd number: 63/70
75/64 + 63/70 is 663/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
75/64 = 75 × 35/64 × 35 = 2625/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
63/70 = 63 × 32/70 × 32 = 2016/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/2240 + 2016/2240 = 2625 + 2016/2240 = 4641/2240 - 4641/2240 simplified gives 663/320
- So, 75/64 + 63/70 = 663/320
In mixed form: 223/320
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