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Add 54/8 and 10/64

1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 10/64

54/8 + 10/64 is 221/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
    54/8 = 54 × 8/8 × 8 = 432/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    10/64 = 10 × 1/64 × 1 = 10/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/64 + 10/64 = 432 + 10/64 = 442/64
  5. 442/64 simplified gives 221/32
  6. So, 54/8 + 10/64 = 221/32
    In mixed form: 629/32

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