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Add 2/16 and 63/64

2/16 + 63/64 is 71/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
    2/16 = 2 × 4/16 × 4 = 8/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    63/64 = 63 × 1/64 × 1 = 63/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/64 + 63/64 = 8 + 63/64 = 71/64
  5. So, 2/16 + 63/64 = 71/64
    In mixed form: 17/64

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