Add 8/64 and 7/9
8/64 + 7/9 is 65/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 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 9 × 64 = 576,
7/9 = 7 × 64/9 × 64 = 448/576 - Add the two like fractions:
72/576 + 448/576 = 72 + 448/576 = 520/576 - 520/576 simplified gives 65/72
- So, 8/64 + 7/9 = 65/72
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