Add 6/3 and 12/64
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 12/64
6/3 + 12/64 is 35/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
6/3 = 6 × 64/3 × 64 = 384/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
12/64 = 12 × 3/64 × 3 = 36/192 - Add the two like fractions:
384/192 + 36/192 = 384 + 36/192 = 420/192 - 420/192 simplified gives 35/16
- So, 6/3 + 12/64 = 35/16
In mixed form: 23/16
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