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Add 64/2 and 4/32

1st number: 32 0/2, 2nd number: 4/32

64/2 + 4/32 is 257/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    64/2 = 64 × 16/2 × 16 = 1024/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    4/32 = 4 × 1/32 × 1 = 4/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/32 + 4/32 = 1024 + 4/32 = 1028/32
  5. 1028/32 simplified gives 257/8
  6. So, 64/2 + 4/32 = 257/8
    In mixed form: 321/8

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