Add 7/42 and 60/64
7/42 + 60/64 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
7/42 = 7 × 32/42 × 32 = 224/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
60/64 = 60 × 21/64 × 21 = 1260/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
224/1344 + 1260/1344 = 224 + 1260/1344 = 1484/1344 - 1484/1344 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 7/42 + 60/64 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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