Add 16/5 and 12/64
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 12/64
16/5 + 12/64 is 271/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
16/5 = 16 × 64/5 × 64 = 1024/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/320 + 60/320 = 1024 + 60/320 = 1084/320 - 1084/320 simplified gives 271/80
- So, 16/5 + 12/64 = 271/80
In mixed form: 331/80
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