Add 8/3 and 6/64
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 6/64
8/3 + 6/64 is 265/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
8/3 = 8 × 64/3 × 64 = 512/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
6/64 = 6 × 3/64 × 3 = 18/192 - Add the two like fractions:
512/192 + 18/192 = 512 + 18/192 = 530/192 - 530/192 simplified gives 265/96
- So, 8/3 + 6/64 = 265/96
In mixed form: 273/96
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