Add 9/4 and 35/64
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 35/64
9/4 + 35/64 is 179/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
9/4 = 9 × 16/4 × 16 = 144/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
35/64 = 35 × 1/64 × 1 = 35/64 - Add the two like fractions:
144/64 + 35/64 = 144 + 35/64 = 179/64 - So, 9/4 + 35/64 = 179/64
In mixed form: 251/64
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