Add 3/9 and 42/64
3/9 + 42/64 is 95/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
3/9 = 3 × 64/9 × 64 = 192/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
42/64 = 42 × 9/64 × 9 = 378/576 - Add the two like fractions:
192/576 + 378/576 = 192 + 378/576 = 570/576 - 570/576 simplified gives 95/96
- So, 3/9 + 42/64 = 95/96
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