Add 6/8 and 42/64
6/8 + 42/64 is 45/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
6/8 = 6 × 8/8 × 8 = 48/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64 - Add the two like fractions:
48/64 + 42/64 = 48 + 42/64 = 90/64 - 90/64 simplified gives 45/32
- So, 6/8 + 42/64 = 45/32
In mixed form: 113/32
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