Add 5/42 and 21/64
5/42 + 21/64 is 601/1344.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
5/42 = 5 × 32/42 × 32 = 160/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
21/64 = 21 × 21/64 × 21 = 441/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1344 + 441/1344 = 160 + 441/1344 = 601/1344 - So, 5/42 + 21/64 = 601/1344
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