Add 9/64 and 16/60
9/64 + 16/60 is 391/960.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
9/64 = 9 × 15/64 × 15 = 135/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
16/60 = 16 × 16/60 × 16 = 256/960 - Add the two like fractions:
135/960 + 256/960 = 135 + 256/960 = 391/960 - So, 9/64 + 16/60 = 391/960
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