Add 4/5 and 12/64
4/5 + 12/64 is 79/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
4/5 = 4 × 64/5 × 64 = 256/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320 - Add the two like fractions:
256/320 + 60/320 = 256 + 60/320 = 316/320 - 316/320 simplified gives 79/80
- So, 4/5 + 12/64 = 79/80
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