Add 7/12 and 28/64
7/12 + 28/64 is 49/48.
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,
28/64 = 28 × 3/64 × 3 = 84/192 - Add the two like fractions:
112/192 + 84/192 = 112 + 84/192 = 196/192 - 196/192 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 7/12 + 28/64 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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