Add 35/64 and 20/42, Solve 35/64 + 20/42 as a fraction

Add 35/64 and 20/42

35/64 + 20/42 is 1375/1344.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 42 is 1344

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
35/64 = 35 × 21/64 × 21 = 735/1344
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
20/42 = 20 × 32/42 × 32 = 640/1344
Add the two like fractions:
735/1344 + 640/1344 = 735 + 640/1344 = 1375/1344
So, 35/64 + 20/42 = 1375/1344
In mixed form: 131/1344

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