Add 12/3 and 15/64
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 15/64
12/3 + 15/64 is 271/64.
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,
12/3 = 12 × 64/3 × 64 = 768/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Add the two like fractions:
768/192 + 45/192 = 768 + 45/192 = 813/192 - 813/192 simplified gives 271/64
- So, 12/3 + 15/64 = 271/64
In mixed form: 415/64
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