Add 64/4 and 2/7
1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 2/7
64/4 + 2/7 is 114/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
64/4 = 64 × 7/4 × 7 = 448/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
2/7 = 2 × 4/7 × 4 = 8/28 - Add the two like fractions:
448/28 + 8/28 = 448 + 8/28 = 456/28 - 456/28 simplified gives 114/7
- So, 64/4 + 2/7 = 114/7
In mixed form: 162/7
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