Add 12/6 and 21/64
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 21/64
12/6 + 21/64 is 149/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
12/6 = 12 × 32/6 × 32 = 384/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
21/64 = 21 × 3/64 × 3 = 63/192 - Add the two like fractions:
384/192 + 63/192 = 384 + 63/192 = 447/192 - 447/192 simplified gives 149/64
- So, 12/6 + 21/64 = 149/64
In mixed form: 221/64
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