Add 64/42 and 1/5
1st number: 1 22/42, 2nd number: 1/5
64/42 + 1/5 is 181/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
64/42 = 64 × 5/42 × 5 = 320/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
1/5 = 1 × 42/5 × 42 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
320/210 + 42/210 = 320 + 42/210 = 362/210 - 362/210 simplified gives 181/105
- So, 64/42 + 1/5 = 181/105
In mixed form: 176/105
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