Add 4/12 and 20/64
4/12 + 20/64 is 31/48.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 16/12 × 16 = 64/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192 - Add the two like fractions:
64/192 + 60/192 = 64 + 60/192 = 124/192 - 124/192 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 4/12 + 20/64 = 31/48
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