Add 8/6 and 20/64
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 20/64
8/6 + 20/64 is 79/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
8/6 = 8 × 32/6 × 32 = 256/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192 - Add the two like fractions:
256/192 + 60/192 = 256 + 60/192 = 316/192 - 316/192 simplified gives 79/48
- So, 8/6 + 20/64 = 79/48
In mixed form: 131/48
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