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Add 2/64 and 9/8

1st number: 2/64, 2nd number: 1 1/8

2/64 + 9/8 is 37/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 8 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    2/64 = 2 × 1/64 × 1 = 2/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
    9/8 = 9 × 8/8 × 8 = 72/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/64 + 72/64 = 2 + 72/64 = 74/64
  5. 74/64 simplified gives 37/32
  6. So, 2/64 + 9/8 = 37/32
    In mixed form: 15/32

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