Add 64/45 and 3/42
1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 3/42
64/45 + 3/42 is 941/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
64/45 = 64 × 14/45 × 14 = 896/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
3/42 = 3 × 15/42 × 15 = 45/630 - Add the two like fractions:
896/630 + 45/630 = 896 + 45/630 = 941/630 - So, 64/45 + 3/42 = 941/630
In mixed form: 1311/630
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