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Add 28/2 and 2/64

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 2/64

28/2 + 2/64 is 449/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    28/2 = 28 × 32/2 × 32 = 896/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    2/64 = 2 × 1/64 × 1 = 2/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/64 + 2/64 = 896 + 2/64 = 898/64
  5. 898/64 simplified gives 449/32
  6. So, 28/2 + 2/64 = 449/32
    In mixed form: 141/32

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