Add 10/3 and 42/64
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 42/64
10/3 + 42/64 is 383/96.
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,
10/3 = 10 × 64/3 × 64 = 640/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192 - Add the two like fractions:
640/192 + 126/192 = 640 + 126/192 = 766/192 - 766/192 simplified gives 383/96
- So, 10/3 + 42/64 = 383/96
In mixed form: 395/96
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