Add 1/3 and 12/64
1/3 + 12/64 is 25/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
1/3 = 1 × 64/3 × 64 = 64/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
12/64 = 12 × 3/64 × 3 = 36/192 - Add the two like fractions:
64/192 + 36/192 = 64 + 36/192 = 100/192 - 100/192 simplified gives 25/48
- So, 1/3 + 12/64 = 25/48
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