Add 48/6 and 12/64, Solve 8 0/6 + 12/64 as a fraction

Add 48/6 and 12/64

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 12/64

48/6 + 12/64 is 131/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
48/6 = 48 × 32/6 × 32 = 1536/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
12/64 = 12 × 3/64 × 3 = 36/192
Add the two like fractions:
1536/192 + 36/192 = 1536 + 36/192 = 1572/192
1572/192 simplified gives 131/16
So, 48/6 + 12/64 = 131/16
In mixed form: 83/16

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