Add 5/64 and 2/12
5/64 + 2/12 is 47/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 12 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
5/64 = 5 × 3/64 × 3 = 15/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
2/12 = 2 × 16/12 × 16 = 32/192 - Add the two like fractions:
15/192 + 32/192 = 15 + 32/192 = 47/192 - So, 5/64 + 2/12 = 47/192
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