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Add 2/4 and 36/64

2/4 + 36/64 is 17/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    2/4 = 2 × 16/4 × 16 = 32/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    36/64 = 36 × 1/64 × 1 = 36/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/64 + 36/64 = 32 + 36/64 = 68/64
  5. 68/64 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 2/4 + 36/64 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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