Add 2/64 and 8/6
1st number: 2/64, 2nd number: 1 2/6
2/64 + 8/6 is 131/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 6 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
8/6 = 8 × 32/6 × 32 = 256/192 - Add the two like fractions:
6/192 + 256/192 = 6 + 256/192 = 262/192 - 262/192 simplified gives 131/96
- So, 2/64 + 8/6 = 131/96
In mixed form: 135/96
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