Add 12/60 and 6/64
12/60 + 6/64 is 47/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
12/60 = 12 × 16/60 × 16 = 192/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
6/64 = 6 × 15/64 × 15 = 90/960 - Add the two like fractions:
192/960 + 90/960 = 192 + 90/960 = 282/960 - 282/960 simplified gives 47/160
- So, 12/60 + 6/64 = 47/160
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