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Add 7/12 and 2/64

7/12 + 2/64 is 59/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    7/12 = 7 × 16/12 × 16 = 112/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/192 + 6/192 = 112 + 6/192 = 118/192
  5. 118/192 simplified gives 59/96
  6. So, 7/12 + 2/64 = 59/96

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