Add 12/5 and 9/64
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 9/64
12/5 + 9/64 is 813/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
12/5 = 12 × 64/5 × 64 = 768/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320 - Add the two like fractions:
768/320 + 45/320 = 768 + 45/320 = 813/320 - So, 12/5 + 9/64 = 813/320
In mixed form: 2173/320
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