Add 28/12 and 12/64
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 12/64
28/12 + 12/64 is 121/48.
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,
28/12 = 28 × 16/12 × 16 = 448/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
12/64 = 12 × 3/64 × 3 = 36/192 - Add the two like fractions:
448/192 + 36/192 = 448 + 36/192 = 484/192 - 484/192 simplified gives 121/48
- So, 28/12 + 12/64 = 121/48
In mixed form: 225/48
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