Add 42/64 and 5/70
42/64 + 5/70 is 163/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
42/64 = 42 × 35/64 × 35 = 1470/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
5/70 = 5 × 32/70 × 32 = 160/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2240 + 160/2240 = 1470 + 160/2240 = 1630/2240 - 1630/2240 simplified gives 163/224
- So, 42/64 + 5/70 = 163/224
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