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Add 8/2 and 4/64

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 4/64

8/2 + 4/64 is 65/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    8/2 = 8 × 32/2 × 32 = 256/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    4/64 = 4 × 1/64 × 1 = 4/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/64 + 4/64 = 256 + 4/64 = 260/64
  5. 260/64 simplified gives 65/16
  6. So, 8/2 + 4/64 = 65/16
    In mixed form: 41/16

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