Add 8/64 and 6/36
8/64 + 6/36 is 7/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 36 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
8/64 = 8 × 9/64 × 9 = 72/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
6/36 = 6 × 16/36 × 16 = 96/576 - Add the two like fractions:
72/576 + 96/576 = 72 + 96/576 = 168/576 - 168/576 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 8/64 + 6/36 = 7/24
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