Add 4/3 and 42/64
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 42/64
4/3 + 42/64 is 191/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
4/3 = 4 × 64/3 × 64 = 256/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192 - Add the two like fractions:
256/192 + 126/192 = 256 + 126/192 = 382/192 - 382/192 simplified gives 191/96
- So, 4/3 + 42/64 = 191/96
In mixed form: 195/96
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