Add 12/18 and 6/64
12/18 + 6/64 is 73/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
12/18 = 12 × 32/18 × 32 = 384/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
6/64 = 6 × 9/64 × 9 = 54/576 - Add the two like fractions:
384/576 + 54/576 = 384 + 54/576 = 438/576 - 438/576 simplified gives 73/96
- So, 12/18 + 6/64 = 73/96
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