Add 10/64 and 10/42
10/64 + 10/42 is 265/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 42 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
10/64 = 10 × 21/64 × 21 = 210/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
10/42 = 10 × 32/42 × 32 = 320/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1344 + 320/1344 = 210 + 320/1344 = 530/1344 - 530/1344 simplified gives 265/672
- So, 10/64 + 10/42 = 265/672
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