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Add 54/12 and 10/64

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 10/64

54/12 + 10/64 is 149/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    54/12 = 54 × 16/12 × 16 = 864/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/192 + 30/192 = 864 + 30/192 = 894/192
  5. 894/192 simplified gives 149/32
  6. So, 54/12 + 10/64 = 149/32
    In mixed form: 421/32

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