Add 64/12 and 14/42
1st number: 5 4/12, 2nd number: 14/42
64/12 + 14/42 is 17/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
64/12 = 64 × 7/12 × 7 = 448/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84 - Add the two like fractions:
448/84 + 28/84 = 448 + 28/84 = 476/84 - 476/84 simplified gives 17/3
- So, 64/12 + 14/42 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3
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