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Add 9/7 and 3/64

1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 3/64

9/7 + 3/64 is 597/448.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    9/7 = 9 × 64/7 × 64 = 576/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    3/64 = 3 × 7/64 × 7 = 21/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/448 + 21/448 = 576 + 21/448 = 597/448
  5. So, 9/7 + 3/64 = 597/448
    In mixed form: 1149/448

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