Add 64/16 and 3/12
1st number: 4 0/16, 2nd number: 3/12
64/16 + 3/12 is 17/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
64/16 = 64 × 3/16 × 3 = 192/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
3/12 = 3 × 4/12 × 4 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
192/48 + 12/48 = 192 + 12/48 = 204/48 - 204/48 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 64/16 + 3/12 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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