Add 45/12 and 9/64
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 9/64
45/12 + 9/64 is 249/64.
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,
45/12 = 45 × 16/12 × 16 = 720/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192 - Add the two like fractions:
720/192 + 27/192 = 720 + 27/192 = 747/192 - 747/192 simplified gives 249/64
- So, 45/12 + 9/64 = 249/64
In mixed form: 357/64
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