Add 3/12 and 7/64
3/12 + 7/64 is 23/64.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 16/12 × 16 = 48/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192 - Add the two like fractions:
48/192 + 21/192 = 48 + 21/192 = 69/192 - 69/192 simplified gives 23/64
- So, 3/12 + 7/64 = 23/64
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