Add 8/18 and 28/64
8/18 + 28/64 is 127/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
8/18 = 8 × 32/18 × 32 = 256/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
28/64 = 28 × 9/64 × 9 = 252/576 - Add the two like fractions:
256/576 + 252/576 = 256 + 252/576 = 508/576 - 508/576 simplified gives 127/144
- So, 8/18 + 28/64 = 127/144
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