Add 64/28 and 3/42
1st number: 2 8/28, 2nd number: 3/42
64/28 + 3/42 is 33/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
64/28 = 64 × 3/28 × 3 = 192/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84 - Add the two like fractions:
192/84 + 6/84 = 192 + 6/84 = 198/84 - 198/84 simplified gives 33/14
- So, 64/28 + 3/42 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14
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