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Add 35/12 and 4/64

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 4/64

35/12 + 4/64 is 143/48.

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,
    35/12 = 35 × 16/12 × 16 = 560/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    4/64 = 4 × 3/64 × 3 = 12/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/192 + 12/192 = 560 + 12/192 = 572/192
  5. 572/192 simplified gives 143/48
  6. So, 35/12 + 4/64 = 143/48
    In mixed form: 247/48

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