Add 12/35 and 60/64
12/35 + 60/64 is 717/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
12/35 = 12 × 64/35 × 64 = 768/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
60/64 = 60 × 35/64 × 35 = 2100/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
768/2240 + 2100/2240 = 768 + 2100/2240 = 2868/2240 - 2868/2240 simplified gives 717/560
- So, 12/35 + 60/64 = 717/560
In mixed form: 1157/560
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