Add 3/49 and 42/64
3/49 + 42/64 is 1125/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
3/49 = 3 × 64/49 × 64 = 192/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
42/64 = 42 × 49/64 × 49 = 2058/3136 - Add the two like fractions:
192/3136 + 2058/3136 = 192 + 2058/3136 = 2250/3136 - 2250/3136 simplified gives 1125/1568
- So, 3/49 + 42/64 = 1125/1568
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