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Add 9/12 and 63/64

9/12 + 63/64 is 111/64.

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,
    9/12 = 9 × 16/12 × 16 = 144/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    63/64 = 63 × 3/64 × 3 = 189/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/192 + 189/192 = 144 + 189/192 = 333/192
  5. 333/192 simplified gives 111/64
  6. So, 9/12 + 63/64 = 111/64
    In mixed form: 147/64

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