Add 64/12 and 1/60
1st number: 5 4/12, 2nd number: 1/60
64/12 + 1/60 is 107/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
64/12 = 64 × 5/12 × 5 = 320/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Add the two like fractions:
320/60 + 1/60 = 320 + 1/60 = 321/60 - 321/60 simplified gives 107/20
- So, 64/12 + 1/60 = 107/20
In mixed form: 57/20
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