Add 64/56 and 2/42
1st number: 1 8/56, 2nd number: 2/42
64/56 + 2/42 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
64/56 = 64 × 3/56 × 3 = 192/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 8/168 = 192 + 8/168 = 200/168 - 200/168 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 64/56 + 2/42 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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