Add 8/6 and 6/64
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 6/64
8/6 + 6/64 is 137/96.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 3/64 × 3 = 18/192 - Add the two like fractions:
256/192 + 18/192 = 256 + 18/192 = 274/192 - 274/192 simplified gives 137/96
- So, 8/6 + 6/64 = 137/96
In mixed form: 141/96
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