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Add 1/12 and 90/64

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 1 26/64

1/12 + 90/64 is 143/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    1/12 = 1 × 16/12 × 16 = 16/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    90/64 = 90 × 3/64 × 3 = 270/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/192 + 270/192 = 16 + 270/192 = 286/192
  5. 286/192 simplified gives 143/96
  6. So, 1/12 + 90/64 = 143/96
    In mixed form: 147/96

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