Add 54/4 and 42/64
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 42/64
54/4 + 42/64 is 453/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
54/4 = 54 × 16/4 × 16 = 864/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64 - Add the two like fractions:
864/64 + 42/64 = 864 + 42/64 = 906/64 - 906/64 simplified gives 453/32
- So, 54/4 + 42/64 = 453/32
In mixed form: 145/32
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