Add 3/12 and 30/64
3/12 + 30/64 is 23/32.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 16/12 × 16 = 48/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192 - Add the two like fractions:
48/192 + 90/192 = 48 + 90/192 = 138/192 - 138/192 simplified gives 23/32
- So, 3/12 + 30/64 = 23/32
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