Add 7/12 and 12/64
7/12 + 12/64 is 37/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
7/12 = 7 × 16/12 × 16 = 112/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
12/64 = 12 × 3/64 × 3 = 36/192 - Add the two like fractions:
112/192 + 36/192 = 112 + 36/192 = 148/192 - 148/192 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 7/12 + 12/64 = 37/48
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