Add 42/5 and 3/64
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3/64
42/5 + 3/64 is 2703/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
42/5 = 42 × 64/5 × 64 = 2688/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/320 + 15/320 = 2688 + 15/320 = 2703/320 - So, 42/5 + 3/64 = 2703/320
In mixed form: 8143/320
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