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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    8/6 = 8 × 32/6 × 32 = 256/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/192 + 256/192 = 6 + 256/192 = 262/192
  5. 262/192 simplified gives 131/96
  6. So, 2/64 + 8/6 = 131/96
    In mixed form: 135/96

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