Add 2/12 and 81/64
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 17/64
2/12 + 81/64 is 275/192.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 16/12 × 16 = 32/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
81/64 = 81 × 3/64 × 3 = 243/192 - Add the two like fractions:
32/192 + 243/192 = 32 + 243/192 = 275/192 - So, 2/12 + 81/64 = 275/192
In mixed form: 183/192
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