Add 12/64 and 1/5
12/64 + 1/5 is 31/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 5 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
1/5 = 1 × 64/5 × 64 = 64/320 - Add the two like fractions:
60/320 + 64/320 = 60 + 64/320 = 124/320 - 124/320 simplified gives 31/80
- So, 12/64 + 1/5 = 31/80
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