Add 4/12 and 42/64
4/12 + 42/64 is 95/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
4/12 = 4 × 16/12 × 16 = 64/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192 - Add the two like fractions:
64/192 + 126/192 = 64 + 126/192 = 190/192 - 190/192 simplified gives 95/96
- So, 4/12 + 42/64 = 95/96
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