Add 5/2 and 36/64
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 36/64
5/2 + 36/64 is 49/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
5/2 = 5 × 32/2 × 32 = 160/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
36/64 = 36 × 1/64 × 1 = 36/64 - Add the two like fractions:
160/64 + 36/64 = 160 + 36/64 = 196/64 - 196/64 simplified gives 49/16
- So, 5/2 + 36/64 = 49/16
In mixed form: 31/16
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