Add 42/64 and 5/9
42/64 + 5/9 is 349/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
42/64 = 42 × 9/64 × 9 = 378/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
5/9 = 5 × 64/9 × 64 = 320/576 - Add the two like fractions:
378/576 + 320/576 = 378 + 320/576 = 698/576 - 698/576 simplified gives 349/288
- So, 42/64 + 5/9 = 349/288
In mixed form: 161/288
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