Add 6/12 and 21/64
6/12 + 21/64 is 53/64.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 16/12 × 16 = 96/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
21/64 = 21 × 3/64 × 3 = 63/192 - Add the two like fractions:
96/192 + 63/192 = 96 + 63/192 = 159/192 - 159/192 simplified gives 53/64
- So, 6/12 + 21/64 = 53/64
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