Add 42/7 and 9/64
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 9/64
42/7 + 9/64 is 393/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
42/7 = 42 × 64/7 × 64 = 2688/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
9/64 = 9 × 7/64 × 7 = 63/448 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/448 + 63/448 = 2688 + 63/448 = 2751/448 - 2751/448 simplified gives 393/64
- So, 42/7 + 9/64 = 393/64
In mixed form: 69/64
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