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Add 4/6 and 8/64

4/6 + 8/64 is 19/24.

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,
    4/6 = 4 × 32/6 × 32 = 128/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    8/64 = 8 × 3/64 × 3 = 24/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/192 + 24/192 = 128 + 24/192 = 152/192
  5. 152/192 simplified gives 19/24
  6. So, 4/6 + 8/64 = 19/24

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