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Add 3/64 and 84/70

1st number: 3/64, 2nd number: 1 14/70

3/64 + 84/70 is 399/320.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    3/64 = 3 × 35/64 × 35 = 105/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
    84/70 = 84 × 32/70 × 32 = 2688/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/2240 + 2688/2240 = 105 + 2688/2240 = 2793/2240
  5. 2793/2240 simplified gives 399/320
  6. So, 3/64 + 84/70 = 399/320
    In mixed form: 179/320

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