Add 64/12 and 30/36
1st number: 5 4/12, 2nd number: 30/36
64/12 + 30/36 is 37/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
30/36 = 30 × 1/36 × 1 = 30/36 - Add the two like fractions:
192/36 + 30/36 = 192 + 30/36 = 222/36 - 222/36 simplified gives 37/6
- So, 64/12 + 30/36 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6
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