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Add 36/12 and 20/64

1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 20/64

36/12 + 20/64 is 53/16.

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,
    36/12 = 36 × 16/12 × 16 = 576/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/192 + 60/192 = 576 + 60/192 = 636/192
  5. 636/192 simplified gives 53/16
  6. So, 36/12 + 20/64 = 53/16
    In mixed form: 35/16

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