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Add 56/6 and 12/64

1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 12/64

56/6 + 12/64 is 457/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    56/6 = 56 × 32/6 × 32 = 1792/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    12/64 = 12 × 3/64 × 3 = 36/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1792/192 + 36/192 = 1792 + 36/192 = 1828/192
  5. 1828/192 simplified gives 457/48
  6. So, 56/6 + 12/64 = 457/48
    In mixed form: 925/48

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