Add 64/14 and 42/70
1st number: 4 8/14, 2nd number: 42/70
64/14 + 42/70 is 181/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
64/14 = 64 × 5/14 × 5 = 320/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
42/70 = 42 × 1/70 × 1 = 42/70 - Add the two like fractions:
320/70 + 42/70 = 320 + 42/70 = 362/70 - 362/70 simplified gives 181/35
- So, 64/14 + 42/70 = 181/35
In mixed form: 56/35
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