Add 60/64 and 30/42
60/64 + 30/42 is 185/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 42 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
60/64 = 60 × 21/64 × 21 = 1260/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
30/42 = 30 × 32/42 × 32 = 960/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/1344 + 960/1344 = 1260 + 960/1344 = 2220/1344 - 2220/1344 simplified gives 185/112
- So, 60/64 + 30/42 = 185/112
In mixed form: 173/112
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