Add 64/5 and 2/63
1st number: 12 4/5, 2nd number: 2/63
64/5 + 2/63 is 4042/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
64/5 = 64 × 63/5 × 63 = 4032/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/315 + 10/315 = 4032 + 10/315 = 4042/315 - So, 64/5 + 2/63 = 4042/315
In mixed form: 12262/315
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