Add 18/12 and 42/64
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 42/64
18/12 + 42/64 is 69/32.
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,
18/12 = 18 × 16/12 × 16 = 288/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192 - Add the two like fractions:
288/192 + 126/192 = 288 + 126/192 = 414/192 - 414/192 simplified gives 69/32
- So, 18/12 + 42/64 = 69/32
In mixed form: 25/32
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