Add 42/64 and 8/75
42/64 + 8/75 is 1831/2400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
42/64 = 42 × 75/64 × 75 = 3150/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
8/75 = 8 × 64/75 × 64 = 512/4800 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/4800 + 512/4800 = 3150 + 512/4800 = 3662/4800 - 3662/4800 simplified gives 1831/2400
- So, 42/64 + 8/75 = 1831/2400
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