Add 8/12 and 28/64
8/12 + 28/64 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/12 = 8 × 16/12 × 16 = 128/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
28/64 = 28 × 3/64 × 3 = 84/192 - Add the two like fractions:
128/192 + 84/192 = 128 + 84/192 = 212/192 - 212/192 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 8/12 + 28/64 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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