Add 64/36 and 4/42
1st number: 1 28/36, 2nd number: 4/42
64/36 + 4/42 is 118/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
64/36 = 64 × 7/36 × 7 = 448/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
4/42 = 4 × 6/42 × 6 = 24/252 - Add the two like fractions:
448/252 + 24/252 = 448 + 24/252 = 472/252 - 472/252 simplified gives 118/63
- So, 64/36 + 4/42 = 118/63
In mixed form: 155/63
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