Add 6/56 and 42/64
6/56 + 42/64 is 171/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
6/56 = 6 × 8/56 × 8 = 48/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
42/64 = 42 × 7/64 × 7 = 294/448 - Add the two like fractions:
48/448 + 294/448 = 48 + 294/448 = 342/448 - 342/448 simplified gives 171/224
- So, 6/56 + 42/64 = 171/224
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