Add 12/7 and 6/64, Solve 1 5/7 + 6/64 as a fraction

Add 12/7 and 6/64

1^st number: 1 5/7, 2^nd number: 6/64

12/7 + 6/64 is 405/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
12/7 = 12 × 64/7 × 64 = 768/448
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
6/64 = 6 × 7/64 × 7 = 42/448
Add the two like fractions:
768/448 + 42/448 = 768 + 42/448 = 810/448
810/448 simplified gives 405/224
So, 12/7 + 6/64 = 405/224
In mixed form: 1181/224

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