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Add 60/12 and 35/64

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 35/64

60/12 + 35/64 is 355/64.

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,
    60/12 = 60 × 16/12 × 16 = 960/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    35/64 = 35 × 3/64 × 3 = 105/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/192 + 105/192 = 960 + 105/192 = 1065/192
  5. 1065/192 simplified gives 355/64
  6. So, 60/12 + 35/64 = 355/64
    In mixed form: 535/64

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