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Add 6/3 and 2/64

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

6/3 + 2/64 is 65/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    6/3 = 6 × 64/3 × 64 = 384/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/192 + 6/192 = 384 + 6/192 = 390/192
  5. 390/192 simplified gives 65/32
  6. So, 6/3 + 2/64 = 65/32
    In mixed form: 21/32

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