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Add 3/6 and 14/64

3/6 + 14/64 is 23/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    3/6 = 3 × 32/6 × 32 = 96/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    14/64 = 14 × 3/64 × 3 = 42/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/192 + 42/192 = 96 + 42/192 = 138/192
  5. 138/192 simplified gives 23/32
  6. So, 3/6 + 14/64 = 23/32

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