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Add 6/2 and 5/64

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 5/64

6/2 + 5/64 is 197/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    6/2 = 6 × 32/2 × 32 = 192/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    5/64 = 5 × 1/64 × 1 = 5/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/64 + 5/64 = 192 + 5/64 = 197/64
  5. So, 6/2 + 5/64 = 197/64
    In mixed form: 35/64

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