Add 5/12 and 2/64
5/12 + 2/64 is 43/96.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 16/12 × 16 = 80/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192 - Add the two like fractions:
80/192 + 6/192 = 80 + 6/192 = 86/192 - 86/192 simplified gives 43/96
- So, 5/12 + 2/64 = 43/96
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