Add 42/64 and 9/10
42/64 + 9/10 is 249/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
9/10 = 9 × 32/10 × 32 = 288/320 - Add the two like fractions:
210/320 + 288/320 = 210 + 288/320 = 498/320 - 498/320 simplified gives 249/160
- So, 42/64 + 9/10 = 249/160
In mixed form: 189/160
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