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Add 18/12 and 40/64

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 40/64

18/12 + 40/64 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    18/12 = 18 × 16/12 × 16 = 288/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    40/64 = 40 × 3/64 × 3 = 120/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/192 + 120/192 = 288 + 120/192 = 408/192
  5. 408/192 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 18/12 + 40/64 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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