Add 5/3 and 2/64
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2/64
5/3 + 2/64 is 163/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
5/3 = 5 × 64/3 × 64 = 320/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192 - Add the two like fractions:
320/192 + 6/192 = 320 + 6/192 = 326/192 - 326/192 simplified gives 163/96
- So, 5/3 + 2/64 = 163/96
In mixed form: 167/96
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