Add 42/12 and 9/64
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 9/64
42/12 + 9/64 is 233/64.
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,
42/12 = 42 × 16/12 × 16 = 672/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192 - Add the two like fractions:
672/192 + 27/192 = 672 + 27/192 = 699/192 - 699/192 simplified gives 233/64
- So, 42/12 + 9/64 = 233/64
In mixed form: 341/64
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