Add 64/2 and 1/8
1st number: 32 0/2, 2nd number: 1/8
64/2 + 1/8 is 257/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
64/2 = 64 × 4/2 × 4 = 256/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
1/8 = 1 × 1/8 × 1 = 1/8 - Add the two like fractions:
256/8 + 1/8 = 256 + 1/8 = 257/8 - So, 64/2 + 1/8 = 257/8
In mixed form: 321/8
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