Add 42/10 and 7/64, Solve 4 2/10 + 7/64 as a fraction

Add 42/10 and 7/64

1^st number: 4 2/10, 2^nd number: 7/64

42/10 + 7/64 is 1379/320.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
42/10 = 42 × 32/10 × 32 = 1344/320
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
7/64 = 7 × 5/64 × 5 = 35/320
Add the two like fractions:
1344/320 + 35/320 = 1344 + 35/320 = 1379/320
So, 42/10 + 7/64 = 1379/320
In mixed form: 499/320

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