Add 20/12 and 4/64
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 4/64
20/12 + 4/64 is 83/48.
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,
20/12 = 20 × 16/12 × 16 = 320/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
4/64 = 4 × 3/64 × 3 = 12/192 - Add the two like fractions:
320/192 + 12/192 = 320 + 12/192 = 332/192 - 332/192 simplified gives 83/48
- So, 20/12 + 4/64 = 83/48
In mixed form: 135/48
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