Add 6/4 and 12/64
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 12/64
6/4 + 12/64 is 27/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
6/4 = 6 × 16/4 × 16 = 96/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
12/64 = 12 × 1/64 × 1 = 12/64 - Add the two like fractions:
96/64 + 12/64 = 96 + 12/64 = 108/64 - 108/64 simplified gives 27/16
- So, 6/4 + 12/64 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16
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