Add 5/12 and 60/64
5/12 + 60/64 is 65/48.
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,
60/64 = 60 × 3/64 × 3 = 180/192 - Add the two like fractions:
80/192 + 180/192 = 80 + 180/192 = 260/192 - 260/192 simplified gives 65/48
- So, 5/12 + 60/64 = 65/48
In mixed form: 117/48
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