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Add 14/6 and 5/64

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 5/64

14/6 + 5/64 is 463/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    14/6 = 14 × 32/6 × 32 = 448/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    5/64 = 5 × 3/64 × 3 = 15/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/192 + 15/192 = 448 + 15/192 = 463/192
  5. So, 14/6 + 5/64 = 463/192
    In mixed form: 279/192

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