Add 35/42 and 25/64
35/42 + 25/64 is 235/192.
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,
35/42 = 35 × 32/42 × 32 = 1120/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
25/64 = 25 × 21/64 × 21 = 525/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/1344 + 525/1344 = 1120 + 525/1344 = 1645/1344 - 1645/1344 simplified gives 235/192
- So, 35/42 + 25/64 = 235/192
In mixed form: 143/192
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