Add 6/16 and 42/64
6/16 + 42/64 is 33/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
6/16 = 6 × 4/16 × 4 = 24/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64 - Add the two like fractions:
24/64 + 42/64 = 24 + 42/64 = 66/64 - 66/64 simplified gives 33/32
- So, 6/16 + 42/64 = 33/32
In mixed form: 11/32
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