Add 72/12 and 10/64, Solve 6 0/12 + 10/64 as a fraction

Add 72/12 and 10/64

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 10/64

72/12 + 10/64 is 197/32.

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,
72/12 = 72 × 16/12 × 16 = 1152/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192
Add the two like fractions:
1152/192 + 30/192 = 1152 + 30/192 = 1182/192
1182/192 simplified gives 197/32
So, 72/12 + 10/64 = 197/32
In mixed form: 65/32

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