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Add 49/6 and 1/64

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 1/64

49/6 + 1/64 is 1571/192.

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,
    49/6 = 49 × 32/6 × 32 = 1568/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    1/64 = 1 × 3/64 × 3 = 3/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/192 + 3/192 = 1568 + 3/192 = 1571/192
  5. So, 49/6 + 1/64 = 1571/192
    In mixed form: 835/192

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