Add 12/3 and 30/64
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 30/64
12/3 + 30/64 is 143/32.
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,
30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192 - Add the two like fractions:
768/192 + 90/192 = 768 + 90/192 = 858/192 - 858/192 simplified gives 143/32
- So, 12/3 + 30/64 = 143/32
In mixed form: 415/32
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