Add 64/42 and 27/72, Solve 1 22/42 + 27/72 as a fraction

Add 64/42 and 27/72

1^st number: 1 22/42, 2^nd number: 27/72

64/42 + 27/72 is 319/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
64/42 = 64 × 12/42 × 12 = 768/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
Add the two like fractions:
768/504 + 189/504 = 768 + 189/504 = 957/504
957/504 simplified gives 319/168
So, 64/42 + 27/72 = 319/168
In mixed form: 1151/168

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