Add 2/16 and 63/64
2/16 + 63/64 is 71/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
2/16 = 2 × 4/16 × 4 = 8/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
63/64 = 63 × 1/64 × 1 = 63/64 - Add the two like fractions:
8/64 + 63/64 = 8 + 63/64 = 71/64 - So, 2/16 + 63/64 = 71/64
In mixed form: 17/64
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