Add 64/28 and 2/84
1st number: 2 8/28, 2nd number: 2/84
64/28 + 2/84 is 97/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
64/28 = 64 × 3/28 × 3 = 192/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Add the two like fractions:
192/84 + 2/84 = 192 + 2/84 = 194/84 - 194/84 simplified gives 97/42
- So, 64/28 + 2/84 = 97/42
In mixed form: 213/42
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