Add 64/12 and 4/18
1st number: 5 4/12, 2nd number: 4/18
64/12 + 4/18 is 50/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 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 18 × 2 = 36,
4/18 = 4 × 2/18 × 2 = 8/36 - Add the two like fractions:
192/36 + 8/36 = 192 + 8/36 = 200/36 - 200/36 simplified gives 50/9
- So, 64/12 + 4/18 = 50/9
In mixed form: 55/9
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