Add 16/6 and 6/64
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 6/64
16/6 + 6/64 is 265/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
16/6 = 16 × 32/6 × 32 = 512/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
6/64 = 6 × 3/64 × 3 = 18/192 - Add the two like fractions:
512/192 + 18/192 = 512 + 18/192 = 530/192 - 530/192 simplified gives 265/96
- So, 16/6 + 6/64 = 265/96
In mixed form: 273/96
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