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Add 5/42 and 30/64

5/42 + 30/64 is 395/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
    5/42 = 5 × 32/42 × 32 = 160/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    30/64 = 30 × 21/64 × 21 = 630/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1344 + 630/1344 = 160 + 630/1344 = 790/1344
  5. 790/1344 simplified gives 395/672
  6. So, 5/42 + 30/64 = 395/672

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