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Add 5/64 and 2/6

5/64 + 2/6 is 79/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 6 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    5/64 = 5 × 3/64 × 3 = 15/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    2/6 = 2 × 32/6 × 32 = 64/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/192 + 64/192 = 15 + 64/192 = 79/192
  5. So, 5/64 + 2/6 = 79/192

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