Add 64/12 and 28/36, Solve 5 4/12 + 28/36 as a fraction

Add 64/12 and 28/36

1^st number: 5 4/12, 2^nd number: 28/36

64/12 + 28/36 is 55/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
64/12 = 64 × 3/12 × 3 = 192/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
28/36 = 28 × 1/36 × 1 = 28/36
Add the two like fractions:
192/36 + 28/36 = 192 + 28/36 = 220/36
220/36 simplified gives 55/9
So, 64/12 + 28/36 = 55/9
In mixed form: 61/9

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