Add 14/12 and 18/64
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 18/64
14/12 + 18/64 is 139/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
14/12 = 14 × 16/12 × 16 = 224/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
18/64 = 18 × 3/64 × 3 = 54/192 - Add the two like fractions:
224/192 + 54/192 = 224 + 54/192 = 278/192 - 278/192 simplified gives 139/96
- So, 14/12 + 18/64 = 139/96
In mixed form: 143/96
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