Add 70/5 and 12/64
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 12/64
70/5 + 12/64 is 227/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
70/5 = 70 × 64/5 × 64 = 4480/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320 - Add the two like fractions:
4480/320 + 60/320 = 4480 + 60/320 = 4540/320 - 4540/320 simplified gives 227/16
- So, 70/5 + 12/64 = 227/16
In mixed form: 143/16
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