Add 35/64 and 42/70
35/64 + 42/70 is 367/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
35/64 = 35 × 35/64 × 35 = 1225/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
42/70 = 42 × 32/70 × 32 = 1344/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2240 + 1344/2240 = 1225 + 1344/2240 = 2569/2240 - 2569/2240 simplified gives 367/320
- So, 35/64 + 42/70 = 367/320
In mixed form: 147/320
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