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Add 8/12 and 1/64

8/12 + 1/64 is 131/192.

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,
    8/12 = 8 × 16/12 × 16 = 128/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    1/64 = 1 × 3/64 × 3 = 3/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/192 + 3/192 = 128 + 3/192 = 131/192
  5. So, 8/12 + 1/64 = 131/192

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