Add 72/6 and 12/64
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 12/64
72/6 + 12/64 is 195/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
72/6 = 72 × 32/6 × 32 = 2304/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
12/64 = 12 × 3/64 × 3 = 36/192 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/192 + 36/192 = 2304 + 36/192 = 2340/192 - 2340/192 simplified gives 195/16
- So, 72/6 + 12/64 = 195/16
In mixed form: 123/16
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