Add 12/42 and 6/64
12/42 + 6/64 is 85/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
12/42 = 12 × 32/42 × 32 = 384/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
6/64 = 6 × 21/64 × 21 = 126/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1344 + 126/1344 = 384 + 126/1344 = 510/1344 - 510/1344 simplified gives 85/224
- So, 12/42 + 6/64 = 85/224
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