Add 10/28 and 42/64
10/28 + 42/64 is 227/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
10/28 = 10 × 16/28 × 16 = 160/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
42/64 = 42 × 7/64 × 7 = 294/448 - Add the two like fractions:
160/448 + 294/448 = 160 + 294/448 = 454/448 - 454/448 simplified gives 227/224
- So, 10/28 + 42/64 = 227/224
In mixed form: 13/224
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