Add 8/6 and 12/64
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 12/64
8/6 + 12/64 is 73/48.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 32/6 × 32 = 256/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
12/64 = 12 × 3/64 × 3 = 36/192 - Add the two like fractions:
256/192 + 36/192 = 256 + 36/192 = 292/192 - 292/192 simplified gives 73/48
- So, 8/6 + 12/64 = 73/48
In mixed form: 125/48
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