Add 64/42 and 72/24
1st number: 1 22/42, 2nd number: 3 0/24
64/42 + 72/24 is 95/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
64/42 = 64 × 4/42 × 4 = 256/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168 - Add the two like fractions:
256/168 + 504/168 = 256 + 504/168 = 760/168 - 760/168 simplified gives 95/21
- So, 64/42 + 72/24 = 95/21
In mixed form: 411/21
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