Add 12/64 and 9/60
12/64 + 9/60 is 27/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
9/60 = 9 × 16/60 × 16 = 144/960 - Add the two like fractions:
180/960 + 144/960 = 180 + 144/960 = 324/960 - 324/960 simplified gives 27/80
- So, 12/64 + 9/60 = 27/80
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