Add 8/36 and 9/64
8/36 + 9/64 is 209/576.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
8/36 = 8 × 16/36 × 16 = 128/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
9/64 = 9 × 9/64 × 9 = 81/576 - Add the two like fractions:
128/576 + 81/576 = 128 + 81/576 = 209/576 - So, 8/36 + 9/64 = 209/576
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