Add 2/8 and 6/64
2/8 + 6/64 is 11/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
2/8 = 2 × 8/8 × 8 = 16/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
6/64 = 6 × 1/64 × 1 = 6/64 - Add the two like fractions:
16/64 + 6/64 = 16 + 6/64 = 22/64 - 22/64 simplified gives 11/32
- So, 2/8 + 6/64 = 11/32
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