Add 24/12 and 45/64
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 45/64
24/12 + 45/64 is 173/64.
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,
24/12 = 24 × 16/12 × 16 = 384/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
45/64 = 45 × 3/64 × 3 = 135/192 - Add the two like fractions:
384/192 + 135/192 = 384 + 135/192 = 519/192 - 519/192 simplified gives 173/64
- So, 24/12 + 45/64 = 173/64
In mixed form: 245/64
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