Add 64/8 and 8/6
1st number: 8 0/8, 2nd number: 1 2/6
64/8 + 8/6 is 28/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
64/8 = 64 × 3/8 × 3 = 192/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
8/6 = 8 × 4/6 × 4 = 32/24 - Add the two like fractions:
192/24 + 32/24 = 192 + 32/24 = 224/24 - 224/24 simplified gives 28/3
- So, 64/8 + 8/6 = 28/3
In mixed form: 91/3
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