Add 64/8 and 14/12, Solve 8 0/8 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 64/8 and 14/12

1^st number: 8 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

64/8 + 14/12 is 55/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
64/8 = 64 × 3/8 × 3 = 192/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
14/12 = 14 × 2/12 × 2 = 28/24
Add the two like fractions:
192/24 + 28/24 = 192 + 28/24 = 220/24
220/24 simplified gives 55/6
So, 64/8 + 14/12 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6

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