Add 42/35 and 3/64
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 3/64
42/35 + 3/64 is 399/320.
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,
3/64 = 3 × 35/64 × 35 = 105/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/2240 + 105/2240 = 2688 + 105/2240 = 2793/2240 - 2793/2240 simplified gives 399/320
- So, 42/35 + 3/64 = 399/320
In mixed form: 179/320
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