Add 2/4 and 49/64
2/4 + 49/64 is 81/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
2/4 = 2 × 16/4 × 16 = 32/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
49/64 = 49 × 1/64 × 1 = 49/64 - Add the two like fractions:
32/64 + 49/64 = 32 + 49/64 = 81/64 - So, 2/4 + 49/64 = 81/64
In mixed form: 117/64
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