Add 42/35 and 18/64
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 18/64
42/35 + 18/64 is 237/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
42/35 = 42 × 64/35 × 64 = 2688/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
18/64 = 18 × 35/64 × 35 = 630/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/2240 + 630/2240 = 2688 + 630/2240 = 3318/2240 - 3318/2240 simplified gives 237/160
- So, 42/35 + 18/64 = 237/160
In mixed form: 177/160
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