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Add 9/64 and 56/70

9/64 + 56/70 is 301/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    9/64 = 9 × 35/64 × 35 = 315/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    56/70 = 56 × 32/70 × 32 = 1792/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/2240 + 1792/2240 = 315 + 1792/2240 = 2107/2240
  5. 2107/2240 simplified gives 301/320
  6. So, 9/64 + 56/70 = 301/320

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