Add 1/12 and 60/64
1/12 + 60/64 is 49/48.
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,
1/12 = 1 × 16/12 × 16 = 16/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192 - Add the two like fractions:
16/192 + 180/192 = 16 + 180/192 = 196/192 - 196/192 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 1/12 + 60/64 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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