Add 14/42 and 7/64
14/42 + 7/64 is 85/192.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
14/42 = 14 × 32/42 × 32 = 448/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
7/64 = 7 × 21/64 × 21 = 147/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
448/1344 + 147/1344 = 448 + 147/1344 = 595/1344 - 595/1344 simplified gives 85/192
- So, 14/42 + 7/64 = 85/192
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