Add 12/9 and 3/64
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 3/64
12/9 + 3/64 is 265/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
12/9 = 12 × 64/9 × 64 = 768/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
3/64 = 3 × 9/64 × 9 = 27/576 - Add the two like fractions:
768/576 + 27/576 = 768 + 27/576 = 795/576 - 795/576 simplified gives 265/192
- So, 12/9 + 3/64 = 265/192
In mixed form: 173/192
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