Add 9/12 and 18/64
9/12 + 18/64 is 33/32.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 16/12 × 16 = 144/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
18/64 = 18 × 3/64 × 3 = 54/192 - Add the two like fractions:
144/192 + 54/192 = 144 + 54/192 = 198/192 - 198/192 simplified gives 33/32
- So, 9/12 + 18/64 = 33/32
In mixed form: 11/32
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