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Add 12/2 and 42/64

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 42/64

12/2 + 42/64 is 213/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    12/2 = 12 × 32/2 × 32 = 384/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/64 + 42/64 = 384 + 42/64 = 426/64
  5. 426/64 simplified gives 213/32
  6. So, 12/2 + 42/64 = 213/32
    In mixed form: 621/32

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