Add 12/64 and 28/42
12/64 + 28/42 is 41/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 42 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
12/64 = 12 × 21/64 × 21 = 252/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
28/42 = 28 × 32/42 × 32 = 896/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
252/1344 + 896/1344 = 252 + 896/1344 = 1148/1344 - 1148/1344 simplified gives 41/48
- So, 12/64 + 28/42 = 41/48
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