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Add 7/64 and 2/12

7/64 + 2/12 is 53/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 12 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
    2/12 = 2 × 16/12 × 16 = 32/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/192 + 32/192 = 21 + 32/192 = 53/192
  5. So, 7/64 + 2/12 = 53/192

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