Add 64/42 and 18/48
1st number: 1 22/42, 2nd number: 18/48
64/42 + 18/48 is 319/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
64/42 = 64 × 8/42 × 8 = 512/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Add the two like fractions:
512/336 + 126/336 = 512 + 126/336 = 638/336 - 638/336 simplified gives 319/168
- So, 64/42 + 18/48 = 319/168
In mixed form: 1151/168
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