Add 4/6 and 16/64
4/6 + 16/64 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
4/6 = 4 × 32/6 × 32 = 128/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
16/64 = 16 × 3/64 × 3 = 48/192 - Add the two like fractions:
128/192 + 48/192 = 128 + 48/192 = 176/192 - 176/192 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 4/6 + 16/64 = 11/12
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