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Add 3/12 and 21/64

3/12 + 21/64 is 37/64.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    3/12 = 3 × 16/12 × 16 = 48/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    21/64 = 21 × 3/64 × 3 = 63/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/192 + 63/192 = 48 + 63/192 = 111/192
  5. 111/192 simplified gives 37/64
  6. So, 3/12 + 21/64 = 37/64

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