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Add 7/12 and 4/64

7/12 + 4/64 is 31/48.

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,
    4/64 = 4 × 3/64 × 3 = 12/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/192 + 12/192 = 112 + 12/192 = 124/192
  5. 124/192 simplified gives 31/48
  6. So, 7/12 + 4/64 = 31/48

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