Add 42/6 and 15/64
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 15/64
42/6 + 15/64 is 463/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
42/6 = 42 × 32/6 × 32 = 1344/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/192 + 45/192 = 1344 + 45/192 = 1389/192 - 1389/192 simplified gives 463/64
- So, 42/6 + 15/64 = 463/64
In mixed form: 715/64
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