Add 1/2 and 60/64
1/2 + 60/64 is 23/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
1/2 = 1 × 32/2 × 32 = 32/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
60/64 = 60 × 1/64 × 1 = 60/64 - Add the two like fractions:
32/64 + 60/64 = 32 + 60/64 = 92/64 - 92/64 simplified gives 23/16
- So, 1/2 + 60/64 = 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16
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