Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 5/6 and 2/64

5/6 + 2/64 is 83/96.

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,
    5/6 = 5 × 32/6 × 32 = 160/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/192 + 6/192 = 160 + 6/192 = 166/192
  5. 166/192 simplified gives 83/96
  6. So, 5/6 + 2/64 = 83/96

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com