Add 12/35 and 42/64
12/35 + 42/64 is 1119/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
12/35 = 12 × 64/35 × 64 = 768/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
42/64 = 42 × 35/64 × 35 = 1470/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
768/2240 + 1470/2240 = 768 + 1470/2240 = 2238/2240 - 2238/2240 simplified gives 1119/1120
- So, 12/35 + 42/64 = 1119/1120
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