Add 12/6 and 18/64
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 18/64
12/6 + 18/64 is 73/32.
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,
12/6 = 12 × 32/6 × 32 = 384/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
18/64 = 18 × 3/64 × 3 = 54/192 - Add the two like fractions:
384/192 + 54/192 = 384 + 54/192 = 438/192 - 438/192 simplified gives 73/32
- So, 12/6 + 18/64 = 73/32
In mixed form: 29/32
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