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Add 42/64 and 56/63

42/64 + 56/63 is 445/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    42/64 = 42 × 63/64 × 63 = 2646/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    56/63 = 56 × 64/63 × 64 = 3584/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/4032 + 3584/4032 = 2646 + 3584/4032 = 6230/4032
  5. 6230/4032 simplified gives 445/288
  6. So, 42/64 + 56/63 = 445/288
    In mixed form: 1157/288

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