Add 64/12 and 10/7
1st number: 5 4/12, 2nd number: 1 3/7
64/12 + 10/7 is 142/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
64/12 = 64 × 7/12 × 7 = 448/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
10/7 = 10 × 12/7 × 12 = 120/84 - Add the two like fractions:
448/84 + 120/84 = 448 + 120/84 = 568/84 - 568/84 simplified gives 142/21
- So, 64/12 + 10/7 = 142/21
In mixed form: 616/21
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