Add 2/8 and 63/64
2/8 + 63/64 is 79/64.
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,
63/64 = 63 × 1/64 × 1 = 63/64 - Add the two like fractions:
16/64 + 63/64 = 16 + 63/64 = 79/64 - So, 2/8 + 63/64 = 79/64
In mixed form: 115/64
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